COUNTY REPORT TX

Somervell County, Texas

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Somervell: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Compared to state averages, Somervell County scores well - its 3 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Somervell County Compares

Somervell County70/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Somervell County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Somervell County scores 12 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76070 (73/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76043 (65/100)
$248K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,393, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.47% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

47.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
9 (9 health)
2024
12 (12 health)
2025
24 (24 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 24 violations. Past 5 years: 45 total (45 health-based).

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 34.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1994
Median Build Year
47.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
47%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $1,393

Flood $600/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water Infrastructure $233/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,487 housing units in Somervell County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 16%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 37%

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 Somervell County

$248K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Somervell County

3 community water systems serving Somervell County.

Systems with the most violations in Somervell County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Somervell County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Somervell County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76070 Nemo 73 B 0 $103K
2 76077 Rainbow 73 B 0 $577K
3 76043 Glen Rose 65 C 12 (10 health) $248K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Somervell County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Somervell County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).

1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Somervell County?
Somervell County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Somervell County?
Somervell County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Somervell County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Somervell County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,393 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Somervell County?
The median home build year in Somervell County is 1994. 47.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Somervell County compare to Texas?
Somervell County has an average water safety score of 70/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Somervell County, TX: 10 Health Violations - 70/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/somervell/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Somervell County, TX: 10 Health Violations - 70/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/somervell/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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