COUNTY REPORT TX

Scurry County, Texas

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Scurry County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 5 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Scurry County Compares

Scurry County76/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Scurry County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Scurry County scores 6 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 79549 (93/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79526 (66/100)
$122K
Median Home Value
$1,150
Avg Remediation (94% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Scurry County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 13.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $978, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.427% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

82% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
82%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
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: $978

Energy Code Gap $324/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $170/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,050 housing units in Scurry County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 30%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 11%

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 Scurry County

$122K
Median Home Value
$1,150
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.1% (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 4 systems in Scurry County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 U & F Water Supply Corporation 399 36
2 IRA WSC 680 32
3 CITY OF SNYDER 11,104 4
4 Hermleigh Water System 471 4

All ZIP Codes in Scurry County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Scurry County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79549 Snyder 93 A 4 $109K
2 79527 Ira 90 A 32 (4 health) $122K
3 79516 Dunn 66 C 0
4 79517 Fluvanna 66 C 0
5 79526 Hermleigh 66 C 0 $146K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Scurry County

Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Scurry County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Scurry County?
Scurry County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Scurry County?
Scurry County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Scurry County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Scurry County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $978 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Scurry County?
The median home build year in Scurry County is 1968. 82% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Scurry County compare to Texas?
Scurry County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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