Panola County, Texas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Panola: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Within Panola County, all 6 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety - violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Panola County Compares
How Panola County Compares
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: 2026-07-19
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $858, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.443% avg pipe failure probability, 83% of ZIPs at high risk
51% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Panola County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $858
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Panola County
8 community water systems serving Panola County.
- B
- B
- C
- B
- B
- B
Show all 8 water systems
- B
- C
21 total water systems serve Panola County.
Systems with the most violations in Panola County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- B
- B
- C
- B
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Panola County, Texas
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.
← Back to Texas water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.