Sabine County, Texas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 4 ZIP codes in Sabine County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Sabine County Compares
How Sabine County Compares
Sabine 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,688, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.335% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
52.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Sabine County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 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: $3,688
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,595 housing units in Sabine 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 Sabine County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sabine 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 Sabine 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 Sabine County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CITY OF PINELAND | 1,043 | 7 |
| 2 | G M Water Supply Corporation | 11,220 | 7 |
| 3 | South Sabine Water Supply Corporation | 2,122 | 7 |
| 4 | City of Hemphill | 1,779 | 7 |
| 5 | Beechwood Water Supply Corporation | 1,138 | 7 |
7 total water systems serve Sabine County.
All ZIP Codes in Sabine County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Sabine County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75968 | Pineland | 99 | A | 0 | $121K |
| 2 | 75948 | Hemphill | 92 | A | 7 (3 health) | $170K |
| 3 | 75930 | Bronson | 66 | C | 0 | $104K |
| 4 | 75959 | Milam | 66 | C | 0 | $117K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sabine County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Sabine County in Texas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.