COUNTY REPORT TX

Parker County, Texas

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Parker County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Spanning 14 ZIP codes, Parker County posts strong drinking water compliance - most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.

How Parker County Compares

Parker County78/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Parker County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
29
Water Systems

Parker County scores 5 points below the Texas state average (83/100) and 5 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76462 (90/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76087 (67/100)
$327K
Median Home Value
$1,833
Avg Remediation (56% 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: 12.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 10.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,199, driven primarily by flood

28.7% 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
5 (5 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
19 (19 health)
2025
9 (9 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 37 total (37 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 10.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
28.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
29/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,199

Flood $1,089/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $131/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

65,773 housing units in Parker County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 30%
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

$327K
Median Home Value
$1,833
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 10.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Parker County

8 community water systems serving Parker County.

Show all 8 water systems

29 total water systems serve Parker County.

Systems with the most violations in Parker County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Parker County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Parker County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76462 Lipan 90 A 25 (4 health) $302K
2 76020 Azle 83 B 158 (45 health) $273K
3 76082 Springtown 83 B 61 (17 health) $278K
4 76086 Weatherford 83 B 0 $235K
5 76487 Poolville 83 B 42 (17 health) $221K
6 76088 Weatherford 77 B 11 (2 health) $375K
7 76008 Aledo 67 C 50 (10 health) $457K
8 76085 Weatherford 67 C 36 (2 health) $358K
9 76087 Weatherford 67 C 177 (54 health) $352K
10 76035 Cresson 75 (5 health) $387K
11 76098 Azle
12 76439 Dennis
13 76485 Peaster
14 76490 Whitt

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 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100) across 9 scored records.

9 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 88 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Parker County?
Parker County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 14 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Parker County?
Parker County is served by 29 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 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 $1,199 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Parker County?
The median home build year in Parker County is 1995. 28.7% 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 Home Safety Score of 78/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Parker County, TX: HSS 78/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/parker/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-parker,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Parker County, TX: HSS 78/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/parker/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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