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
How Potter County Compares
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:
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: $2,050, driven primarily by wildfire
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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
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 serving Potter County
2 community water systems serving Potter County.
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Potter County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
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
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Potter County, Texas
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.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.