Reeves County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Reeves County shows moderate water quality across its 5 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Reeves County Compares
How Reeves County Compares
Reeves County scores 22 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Reeves County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 8.7%, diabetes 17.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $976, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.458% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk
85.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Reeves County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $976
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,042 housing units in Reeves 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 Reeves County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Reeves County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Reeves County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Toyah | 89 | 90 |
| 2 | City of Balmorhea | 406 | 13 |
| 3 | Town of Pecos City | 12,916 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Reeves County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Reeves County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79772 | Pecos | 83 | B | 1 | $116K |
| 2 | 79785 | Toyah | 57 | C | 90 (6 health) | $51K |
| 3 | 79780 | Saragosa | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 4 | 79786 | Toyahvale | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 79718 | Balmorhea | 52 | D | 13 (3 health) | $60K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Reeves County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 85.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Reeves County, Texas
Overview
Reeves County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 9 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.