COUNTY REPORT TX

Polk County, Texas

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Polk County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

In Polk County, where this site follows 10 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.

How Polk County Compares

Polk County75/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Polk County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Polk County scores 8 points below the Texas state average (83/100) and 2 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

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 77360 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 77351 (67/100)
$131K
Median Home Value
$640
Avg Remediation (0.49% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Polk 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: 15.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 15.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,725, largest modeled factor: Flood

39% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
39%
Pre-1980 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,725

Flood $1,233/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

24,962 housing units in Polk County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 30%

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 Polk County

$131K
Median Home Value
$640
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Polk County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Polk County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Polk County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Polk County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

18 water systems mapped to Polk County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Polk County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Polk County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Polk County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 77360 Onalaska 83 B 138 (92 health) $141K
2 77351 Livingston 67 C 270 (136 health) $164K
3 75934 Camden — — —
4 75939 Corrigan — — 159 (70 health) $121K
5 75960 Moscow — — 66 (59 health) $118K
6 77326 Ace — — 1 —
7 77332 Dallardsville — — —
8 77335 Goodrich — — 34 (1 health) $140K
9 77350 Leggett — — $84K
10 77399 Livingston — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Polk County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Polk County in Texas covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 2 scored records.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 148 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 Polk County?
Polk County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (10 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Polk County?
We map 18 public water systems to 10 ZIP codes in our data for Polk County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Polk County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Polk County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,725 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Polk County?
The median home build year in Polk County is 1982. 39% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Polk County compare to Texas?
Polk County has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Polk County, TX: HSS 75/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/polk/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-polk,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Polk County, TX: HSS 75/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/polk/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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