COUNTY REPORT TX

Rockwall County, Texas

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 91/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Covering 3 ZIP codes, Rockwall County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.

How Rockwall County Compares

Rockwall County91/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Rockwall County Compares

A
County Grade
91/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Rockwall County scores 9 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 23 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
91
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75132 (96/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75087 (89/100)
$431K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Avg Remediation (46% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 10.9 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 9.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $697, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.25% avg pipe failure probability

18.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

2006
Median Build Year
18.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
25%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $697

Flood $667/yr
Energy Code Gap $30/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

27,440 housing units in Rockwall County

Pre-1940 0%
1940–1959 1%
1960–1979 8%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 61%

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 Rockwall County

$431K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Rockwall County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Fate 29,285 27
2 Blackland Water Supply Corporation 5,217 27
3 City of Rockwall 47,251 20
4 R C H Water Supply Corporation 7,863 20
5 Forney Lake Water Supply Corporation 16,188 20

11 total water systems serve Rockwall County.

All ZIP Codes in Rockwall County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Rockwall County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75132 Fate 96 A 7
2 75032 Rockwall 89 A 10 (1 health) $462K
3 75087 Rockwall 89 A 10 (1 health) $400K

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Overview

Rockwall County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (91/100).

3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Rockwall County?
Rockwall County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Rockwall County?
Rockwall County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rockwall County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Rockwall County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $697 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rockwall County?
The median home build year in Rockwall County is 2006. 18.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Rockwall County compare to Texas?
Rockwall County has an average water safety score of 91/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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