COUNTY REPORT TX

Potter County, Texas

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Potter County: B.

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

Homeowners across Potter County's 22 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How Potter County Compares

Potter County81/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Potter County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Potter County scores 2 points below the Texas state average (83/100) and 8 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
81
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 79102 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79124 (74/100)
$151K
Median Home Value
$1,482
Avg Remediation (98% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Potter 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: 14.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 15.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,050, driven primarily by wildfire

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
41%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

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: $2,050

Wildfire $1,200/yr
Flood $583/yr
Energy Code Gap $459/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Potter County

$151K
Median Home Value
$1,482
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Potter County

2 community water systems serving Potter County.

Systems with the most violations in Potter County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Potter County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Potter County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79102 Amarillo 83 B 2 $147K
2 79106 Amarillo 83 B 2 $163K
3 79107 Amarillo 83 B 2 $88K
4 79108 Amarillo 83 B 2 $151K
5 79124 Amarillo 74 B 15 (1 health) $326K
6 79012 Bushland
7 79101 Amarillo 2 $152K
8 79103 Amarillo 2 $124K
9 79104 Amarillo 2 $95K
10 79109 Amarillo 2 $218K
11 79111 Amarillo 2
12 79114 Amarillo
13 79116 Amarillo
14 79117 Amarillo
15 79159 Amarillo
16 79166 Amarillo
17 79168 Amarillo
18 79172 Amarillo
19 79174 Amarillo
20 79178 Amarillo
21 79185 Amarillo
22 79187 Amarillo

Recommended Buyer Guides for Potter County

Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around - the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.

Overview

Potter County in Texas covers 22 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 5 scored records.

10 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

← Back to Texas Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Potter County?
Potter County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 22 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Potter County?
Potter County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 22 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Potter County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Potter County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,050 per homeowner.
How does Potter County compare to Texas?
Potter County has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Potter County, TX: HSS 81/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/potter/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-potter,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Potter County, TX: HSS 81/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/potter/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Potter, Texas

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.