Scurry County, Texas
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Scurry: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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
How Scurry County Compares
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: 2026-07-19
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,128, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.434% avg pipe failure probability, 80% of ZIPs at high risk
82% 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: $1,128
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Scurry County
4 community water systems serving Scurry County.
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Systems with the most violations in Scurry County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Scurry County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Scurry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82% 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 Scurry County, Texas
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.