Swisher County, Texas
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water monitoring across Swisher County's 4 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture — solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.
How Swisher County Compares
How Swisher County Compares
Swisher County scores 14 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,228, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.447% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
82% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,228
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,409 housing units in Swisher 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 Swisher County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Swisher 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 Swisher County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Swisher County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Happy Municipal Water System | 712 | 17 |
| 2 | Kress Municipal Water System | 493 | 8 |
| 3 | Tulia Municipal Water System | 4,501 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Swisher County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Swisher County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79042 | Happy | 78 | B | 17 (1 health) | $119K |
| 2 | 79088 | Tulia | 73 | B | 2 | $89K |
| 3 | 79052 | Kress | 67 | C | 8 (1 health) | $98K |
| 4 | 79094 | Wayside | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Swisher 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Swisher County in Texas covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
3 of 4 ZIP codes 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.