San Saba County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA monitoring reports for San Saba County cover 5 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How San Saba County Compares
How San Saba County Compares
San Saba 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: San Saba County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 14.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,096, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
65% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,096
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,777 housing units in San Saba 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 San Saba County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in San Saba 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 San Saba 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 San Saba County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richland Special Utility District | 2,505 | 29 |
| 2 | City of San Saba | 3,099 | 16 |
| 3 | North San Saba Water Supply Corporation | 885 | 16 |
| 4 | City of Richland Springs | 325 | 11 |
| 5 | CHEROKEE HOME FOR CHILDREN | 60 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in San Saba County
5 ZIP codes tracked in San Saba County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76871 | Richland Springs | 98 | A | 11 (1 health) | $166K |
| 2 | 76832 | Cherokee | 97 | A | 2 | $148K |
| 3 | 76877 | San Saba | 79 | B | 16 | $158K |
| 4 | 76824 | Bend | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 76885 | Valley Spring | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for San Saba County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for San Saba County, Texas
Overview
San Saba County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.