Potter County, Texas
22 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Homeowners across Potter County's 22 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Potter County Compares
How Potter County Compares
Potter County scores 6 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,880, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability, 41% of ZIPs at high risk
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: $1,880
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Potter County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarillo Municipal Water System | 201,291 | 1008 |
| 2 | Lake Tanglewood Water System | 1,300 | 1008 |
| 3 | Amberwood Water System | 300 | 1008 |
| 4 | Rockwell Acres Water System | 250 | 1008 |
| 5 | Palo Duro Club Water System | 200 | 1008 |
6 total water systems serve Potter County.
All ZIP Codes in Potter County
22 ZIP codes tracked in Potter County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79101 | Amarillo | 78 | B | 48 (2 health) | $152K |
| 2 | 79102 | Amarillo | 78 | B | 48 (2 health) | $147K |
| 3 | 79104 | Amarillo | 78 | B | 48 (2 health) | $95K |
| 4 | 79107 | Amarillo | 78 | B | 48 (2 health) | $88K |
| 5 | 79108 | Amarillo | 78 | B | 48 (2 health) | $151K |
| 6 | 79114 | Amarillo | 78 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 7 | 79116 | Amarillo | 78 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 8 | 79124 | Amarillo | 78 | B | 48 (2 health) | $326K |
| 9 | 79159 | Amarillo | 78 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 10 | 79111 | Amarillo | 77 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 11 | 79117 | Amarillo | 77 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 12 | 79166 | Amarillo | 77 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 13 | 79168 | Amarillo | 77 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 14 | 79172 | Amarillo | 77 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 15 | 79174 | Amarillo | 77 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 16 | 79178 | Amarillo | 77 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 17 | 79185 | Amarillo | 77 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 18 | 79187 | Amarillo | 77 | B | 48 (2 health) | — |
| 19 | 79103 | Amarillo | 73 | B | 48 (2 health) | $124K |
| 20 | 79106 | Amarillo | 73 | B | 48 (2 health) | $163K |
| 21 | 79012 | Bushland | 71 | B | 3 | — |
| 22 | 79109 | Amarillo | 63 | C | 48 (2 health) | $218K |
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.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Potter County, Texas
Overview
Potter County in Texas covers 22 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
22 of 22 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 42 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.