Pecos County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Pecos County's 3 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Pecos County Compares
How Pecos County Compares
Pecos 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 8.8%, diabetes 16.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $570, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.373% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Pecos County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 31 total (31 health-based).
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: $570
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,659 housing units in Pecos 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 Pecos County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pecos 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 Pecos County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Pecos County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pecos County Fresh Water | 800 | 34 |
| 2 | City of Fort Stockton | 8,142 | 18 |
| 3 | Pecos County Wcid 1 | 3,612 | 18 |
| 4 | City of Iraan | 1,229 | 16 |
| 5 | Sheffield Water Supply Corporation | 350 | 16 |
All ZIP Codes in Pecos County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Pecos County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79744 | Iraan | 89 | A | 16 (2 health) | $128K |
| 2 | 79735 | Fort Stockton | 66 | C | 18 (15 health) | $152K |
| 3 | 79781 | Sheffield | 66 | C | 0 | $209K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pecos County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Pecos County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 17 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.