COUNTY REPORT TX

Roberts County, Texas

1 ZIP code · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

The 1 water system serving Roberts County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Roberts County Compares

Roberts County82/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Roberts County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Roberts County scores 0 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 79059
$127K
Median Home Value
$400
Avg Remediation (32% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 11.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $990, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

79% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.7% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1965
Median Build Year
79%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $990

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

334 housing units in Roberts County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 4%

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 Roberts County

$127K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Roberts 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 Roberts County residents

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Roberts County

1 ZIP code tracked in Roberts County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79059 Miami 82 B 3 $127K

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Overview

Roberts County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Roberts County?
Roberts County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Roberts County?
Roberts County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Roberts County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Roberts County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $990 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Roberts County?
The median home build year in Roberts County is 1965. 79% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Roberts County compare to Texas?
Roberts County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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