COUNTY REPORT TX

Panola County, Texas

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Panola County, all 6 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.

How Panola County Compares

Panola County74/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Panola County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
21
Water Systems

Panola County scores 8 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75639 (84/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75669 (66/100)
$138K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (87% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Panola County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $733, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk

51% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Panola County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2023
10 (10 health)
2024
18 (18 health)
2025
32 (32 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 32 violations. Past 5 years: 61 total (61 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.4% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
51%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $733

Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Water / Lead $142/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

10,303 housing units in Panola County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 28%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Panola County

$138K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Panola County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Panola County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Panola County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 A & P Water Supply Corporation Pump 1 633 90
2 Gary Water Supply Corporation 1,050 90
3 Murvaul Water Supply Corporation 999 90
4 South Murvaul Water Supply Corporation 981 90
5 Paxton Water Supply Corporation 908 58

21 total water systems serve Panola County.

All ZIP Codes in Panola County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Panola County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75639 De Berry 84 B 2 $140K
2 75631 Beckville 83 B 20 (6 health) $138K
3 75637 Clayton 77 B 17 (6 health)
4 75633 Carthage 70 B 32 (13 health) $150K
5 75643 Gary 66 C 58 (22 health) $132K
6 75669 Long Branch 66 C 0 $131K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Panola County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Panola County in Texas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 47 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Panola County?
Panola County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Panola County?
Panola County is served by 21 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Panola County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Panola County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $733 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Panola County?
The median home build year in Panola County is 1985. 51% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Panola County compare to Texas?
Panola County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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