Shackelford County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Shackelford County shows moderate water quality across its 3 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Shackelford County Compares
How Shackelford County Compares
Shackelford County scores 17 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,593, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.52% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
71.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Shackelford County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 34 total (34 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,593
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,714 housing units in Shackelford 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 Shackelford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Shackelford 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 Shackelford 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 Shackelford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Griffin Special Utility District | 3,300 | 35 |
| 2 | Hawley Water Supply Corporation | 7,830 | 22 |
| 3 | City of Lueders | 259 | 22 |
| 4 | Stephens Regional Special Utility District | 4,809 | 19 |
| 5 | City of Moran | 235 | 19 |
7 total water systems serve Shackelford County.
All ZIP Codes in Shackelford County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Shackelford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76464 | Moran | 78 | B | 19 (4 health) | — |
| 2 | 76430 | Albany | 61 | C | 16 (9 health) | $197K |
| 3 | 79533 | Lueders | 55 | C | 22 (9 health) | $53K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Shackelford 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 — 71.7% 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
Overview
Shackelford County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 22 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.