Stephens County, Texas
1 ZIP code · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Homeowners across Stephens County's 1 ZIP code live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Stephens County Compares
How Stephens County Compares
Stephens County scores 1 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,370, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.44% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
80% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Stephens County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 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: $2,370
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,212 housing units in Stephens 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 Stephens County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stephens 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 Stephens 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 Stephens County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Breckenridge | 5,807 | 12 |
| 2 | Stephens Regional Special Utility District | 4,809 | 12 |
| 3 | Fort Belknap Water Supply Corporation | 8,070 | 12 |
| 4 | Fort Griffin Special Utility District | 3,300 | 12 |
| 5 | High Mesa Water | 53 | 12 |
All ZIP Codes in Stephens County
1 ZIP code tracked in Stephens County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76424 | Breckenridge | 83 | B | 12 (2 health) | $102K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Stephens County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Stephens County in Texas covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.