Refugio County, Texas
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 7 water systems serving Refugio County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Refugio County Compares
How Refugio County Compares
Refugio County scores 5 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Refugio County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 17.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,091, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.337% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
50.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Refugio County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).
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: $4,091
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,372 housing units in Refugio 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 Refugio County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Refugio 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 Refugio 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 Refugio County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Woodsboro | 1,233 | 12 |
| 2 | Town of Bayside | 325 | 8 |
| 3 | City of Austwell | 147 | 7 |
| 4 | City of Refugio | 2,728 | 4 |
| 5 | City of Austin Water & Wastewater | 1,115,323 | 3 |
10 total water systems serve Refugio County.
All ZIP Codes in Refugio County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Refugio County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78711 | Austin | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 77990 | Tivoli | 88 | A | 2 | $59K |
| 3 | 77950 | Austwell | 83 | B | 7 (1 health) | $96K |
| 4 | 78377 | Refugio | 76 | B | 4 | $92K |
| 5 | 78340 | Bayside | 70 | B | 8 | $161K |
| 6 | 77973 | Mcfaddin | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 78393 | Woodsboro | 65 | C | 12 (10 health) | $94K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Refugio County
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Refugio County, Texas
Overview
Refugio County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 12 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.