COUNTY REPORT TX

Sherman County, Texas

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Sherman County, EPA compliance data for 3 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.

How Sherman County Compares

Sherman County59/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Sherman County Compares

C
County Grade
59/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Sherman County scores 23 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
59
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 79084 (72/100)
Lowest ZIP: 79051 (53/100)
$121K
Median Home Value
$400
Avg Remediation (33% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 13.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $897, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability

64.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
64.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
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: $897

Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $183/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

760 housing units in Sherman County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 30%
1960–1979 36%
1980–1999 11%
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 Sherman County

$121K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Sherman County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Sherman County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 79084 Stratford 72 B 0 $121K
2 73960 Texhoma 53 D 0
3 79051 Kerrick 53 D 0

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Overview

Sherman County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Sherman County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Sherman County?
Sherman 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 Sherman County?
Sherman County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Sherman County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Sherman County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $897 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Sherman County?
The median home build year in Sherman County is 1973. 64.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Sherman County compare to Texas?
Sherman County has an average water safety score of 59/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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