COUNTY REPORT TX

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

Shackelford County65/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Shackelford County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76464 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79533 (55/100)
$125K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (112% of home value)

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 trend

EPA violation counts by year across Shackelford County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
4 (4 health)
2024
10 (10 health)
2025
16 (16 health)

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

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
71.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
52%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
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: $1,593

Flood $533/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $360/yr

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

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 22%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 16%

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

$125K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.8% (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 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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Shackelford County?
Shackelford County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Shackelford County?
Shackelford County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Shackelford County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Shackelford County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,593 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Shackelford County?
The median home build year in Shackelford County is 1978. 71.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Shackelford County compare to Texas?
Shackelford County has an average water safety score of 65/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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