COUNTY REPORT TX

Smith County, Texas

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Smith County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

EPA monitoring reports for Smith County cover 22 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story - compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.

How Smith County Compares

Smith County88/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Smith County Compares

A
County Grade
88/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
27
Water Systems

Smith County scores 5 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 15 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
88
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75701 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75792 (83/100)
$190K
Median Home Value
$1,791
Avg Remediation (94% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Smith 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 10.5%, diabetes 13.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $830, driven primarily by flood

49.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
17 (17 health)
2024
26 (26 health)
2025
67 (67 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 67 violations. Past 5 years: 111 total (111 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 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
49.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
41%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $830

Flood $556/yr
Energy Code Gap $248/yr
Water Infrastructure $136/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

99,575 housing units in Smith County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 30%

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 Smith County

$190K
Median Home Value
$1,791
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Smith County

8 community water systems serving Smith County.

Show all 8 water systems

27 total water systems serve Smith County.

Systems with the most violations in Smith County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Smith County

22 ZIP codes tracked in Smith County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75701 Tyler 98 A 4 (1 health) $191K
2 75709 Tyler 98 A 5 (1 health) $189K
3 75702 Tyler 97 A 8 (2 health) $100K
4 75703 Tyler 91 A 16 (2 health) $311K
5 75706 Tyler 90 A 19 (3 health) $125K
6 75750 Arp 90 A 99 (68 health) $142K
7 75791 Whitehouse 90 A 48 (25 health) $232K
8 75705 Tyler 89 A 26 (8 health) $161K
9 75704 Tyler 85 A 25 (2 health) $136K
10 75707 Tyler 84 B 112 (75 health) $256K
11 75708 Tyler 84 B 36 (10 health) $131K
12 75757 Bullard 83 B 23 (10 health) $278K
13 75762 Flint 83 B 28 (10 health) $283K
14 75771 Lindale 83 B 36 (2 health) $266K
15 75789 Troup 83 B 181 (109 health) $192K
16 75792 Winona 83 B 64 (22 health) $141K
17 75710 Tyler
18 75711 Tyler 2 (1 health)
19 75712 Tyler
20 75713 Tyler
21 75798 Tyler
22 75799 Tyler

Recommended Buyer Guides for Smith County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Smith County in Texas covers 22 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100) across 16 scored records.

17 of 17 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 142 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Smith County?
Smith County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 22 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Smith County?
Smith County is served by 27 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 22 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Smith County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Smith County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $830 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Smith County?
The median home build year in Smith County is 1987. 49.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Smith County compare to Texas?
Smith County has an average Home Safety Score of 88/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Smith County, TX: HSS 88/100; 142 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/smith/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-smith,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Smith County, TX: HSS 88/100; 142 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/smith/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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