COUNTY REPORT TX

Schleicher County, Texas

1 ZIP code · Avg score 95/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Tracking 1 ZIP code in Schleicher County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.

How Schleicher County Compares

Schleicher County95/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Schleicher County Compares

A
County Grade
95/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Schleicher County scores 13 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 27 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
95
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 76936
$116K
Median Home Value

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 9.1%, diabetes 14.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $720, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability

71% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
71%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $720

Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/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

1,243 housing units in Schleicher County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 33%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 15%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Schleicher County residents

Asthma 9.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Schleicher County

1 ZIP code tracked in Schleicher County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76936 Eldorado 95 A 3 $116K

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Overview

Schleicher County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (95/100).

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 Schleicher County?
Schleicher County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Schleicher County?
Schleicher 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 Schleicher County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Schleicher County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $720 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Schleicher County?
The median home build year in Schleicher County is 1976. 71% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Schleicher County compare to Texas?
Schleicher County has an average water safety score of 95/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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