Real County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Real County's 3 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Real County Compares
How Real County Compares
Real County scores 1 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 18.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,620, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability
51.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,620
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,791 housing units in Real 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 Real County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Real 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 Real 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 Real County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Camp Wood | 1,380 | 14 |
| 2 | Crown Mountain Water Supply Corporation | 135 | 14 |
| 3 | City of Leakey | 1,758 | 3 |
| 4 | Real Water Supply Corporation | 471 | 3 |
| 5 | Oakmont Saddle Mountain Water System | 309 | 3 |
6 total water systems serve Real County.
All ZIP Codes in Real County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Real County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78833 | Camp Wood | 91 | A | 14 (4 health) | $81K |
| 2 | 78873 | Leakey | 87 | A | 3 | — |
| 3 | 78879 | Rio Frio | 65 | C | 0 | $1087K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Real County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Real County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.