Rusk County, Texas
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 13 ZIP codes, Rusk County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Rusk County Compares
How Rusk County Compares
Rusk 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Rusk County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $654, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.341% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
50.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Rusk County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 39 violations. Past 5 years: 71 total (71 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: $654
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,698 housing units in Rusk 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 Rusk County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elderville Water Supply Corporation | 9,021 | 90 |
| 2 | Chalk Hill Special Utility District | 4,830 | 88 |
| 3 | Minden-brachfield Water Supply Corporation | 2,346 | 88 |
| 4 | Dirgin Water Supply Corporation | 126 | 68 |
| 5 | Fairplay Water Supply Corporation | 738 | 68 |
32 total water systems serve Rusk County.
All ZIP Codes in Rusk County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Rusk County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75653 | Henderson | 94 | A | 10 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 75654 | Henderson | 91 | A | 10 (1 health) | $176K |
| 3 | 75658 | Joinerville | 88 | A | 0 | — |
| 4 | 75684 | Overton | 88 | A | 32 (3 health) | $146K |
| 5 | 75687 | Price | 88 | A | 0 | — |
| 6 | 75652 | Henderson | 86 | A | 10 (1 health) | $202K |
| 7 | 75666 | Laird Hill | 85 | A | 3 | — |
| 8 | 75680 | Minden | 83 | B | 8 (1 health) | — |
| 9 | 75682 | New London | 83 | B | 7 (1 health) | $186K |
| 10 | 75641 | Easton | 66 | C | 0 | $214K |
| 11 | 75689 | Selman City | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 12 | 75691 | Tatum | 66 | C | 58 (16 health) | $195K |
| 13 | 75762 | Flint | 65 | C | 0 | $283K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Rusk County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.4% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Rusk County, Texas
Overview
Rusk County in Texas covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
8 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 24 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.