COUNTY REPORT TX

Parker County, Texas

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Spanning 12 ZIP codes, Parker County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.

How Parker County Compares

Parker County83/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Parker County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
33
Water Systems

Parker County scores 1 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76085 (97/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76008 (64/100)
$339K
Median Home Value
$1,920
Avg Remediation (57% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Parker 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: 12.5 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 10.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,273, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.27% avg pipe failure probability

31.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
6 (6 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
20 (20 health)
2025
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 35 total (35 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 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
31.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
27%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $1,273

Flood $800/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $135/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

65,221 housing units in Parker County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 46%

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 Parker County

$339K
Median Home Value
$1,920
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Parker 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 Parker County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.7% (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 Parker County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Weatherford 32,209 86
2 S-estates Water Supply Corporation 477 70
3 Rio Brazos Water Supply Corporation 657 64
4 Blue Ridge Water System 285 64
5 Harmony Water System 285 64

33 total water systems serve Parker County.

All ZIP Codes in Parker County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Parker County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76085 Weatherford 97 A 16 (2 health) $358K
2 76098 Azle 94 A 5 (1 health)
3 76088 Weatherford 93 A 16 (2 health) $375K
4 76082 Springtown 89 A 6 (1 health) $278K
5 76086 Weatherford 88 A 16 (2 health) $235K
6 76462 Lipan 86 A 2 $302K
7 76490 Whitt 85 A 4
8 76087 Weatherford 83 B 16 (2 health) $352K
9 76020 Azle 81 B 5 (1 health) $273K
10 76035 Cresson 68 C 20 (2 health) $387K
11 76486 Perrin 66 C 0 $325K
12 76008 Aledo 64 C 9 (1 health) $457K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Parker County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Parker County in Texas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).

11 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 14 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Parker County?
Parker County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Parker County?
Parker County is served by 33 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Parker County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Parker County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,273 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Parker County?
The median home build year in Parker County is 1995. 31.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Parker County compare to Texas?
Parker County has an average water safety score of 83/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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