COUNTY REPORT TX

Tarrant County, Texas

97 ZIP codes · Avg score 91/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Covering 97 ZIP codes, Tarrant County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.

How Tarrant County Compares

Tarrant County91/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Tarrant County Compares

A
County Grade
91/100
Avg Safety Score
97
ZIP Codes
38
Water Systems

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

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

A
County Grade
91
Avg Safety Score
97
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76095 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75050 (71/100)
$286K
Median Home Value
$1,645
Avg Remediation (57% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Tarrant County, Texas

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.5 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 11.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,482, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.302% avg pipe failure probability, 6% of ZIPs at high risk

49% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
62 (62 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
26 (26 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 62 violations. Past 5 years: 90 total (90 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 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
49%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
6%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,482

Flood $880/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $156/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

776,493 housing units in Tarrant County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 33%
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 Tarrant County

$286K
Median Home Value
$1,645
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Tarrant County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Fort Worth 955,900 194
2 City of Sansom Park 5,359 165
3 Town of Westover Hills 682 165
4 Glider Base Estates 390 165
5 Du Chane Chateaux 303 165

38 total water systems serve Tarrant County.

All ZIP Codes in Tarrant County

97 ZIP codes tracked in Tarrant County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76095 Bedford 99 A 0
2 76299 Roanoke 99 A 0
3 76007 Arlington 98 A 6 (1 health)
4 76019 Arlington 98 A 6 (1 health)
5 76096 Arlington 98 A 6 (1 health)
6 76099 Grapevine 98 A 2
7 76113 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
8 76121 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
9 76122 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
10 76124 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
11 76129 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
12 76130 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
13 76136 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
14 76147 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
15 76150 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
16 76155 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
17 76161 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
18 76162 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
19 76163 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
20 76166 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
21 76177 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health) $349K
22 76181 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
23 76185 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
24 76190 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
25 76191 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
26 76193 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
27 76195 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
28 76196 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
29 76197 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
30 76198 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
31 76199 Fort Worth 98 A 3 (1 health)
32 76003 Arlington 94 A 6 (1 health)
33 76004 Arlington 94 A 6 (1 health)
34 76005 Arlington 94 A 6 (1 health) $482K
35 76018 Arlington 94 A 6 (1 health) $246K
36 76094 Arlington 94 A 6 (1 health)
37 76101 Fort Worth 94 A 3 (1 health)
38 76103 Fort Worth 94 A 3 (1 health) $186K
39 76104 Fort Worth 94 A 3 (1 health) $145K
40 76105 Fort Worth 94 A 3 (1 health) $118K
41 76115 Fort Worth 94 A 3 (1 health) $132K
42 76120 Fort Worth 94 A 3 (1 health) $280K
43 76123 Fort Worth 94 A 3 (1 health) $279K
44 76137 Fort Worth 94 A 3 (1 health) $283K
45 76164 Fort Worth 94 A 3 (1 health) $140K
46 76192 Fort Worth 94 A 3 (1 health)
47 76021 Bedford 90 A 0 $350K
48 76022 Bedford 90 A 0 $255K
49 76039 Euless 90 A 0 $315K
50 76054 Hurst 90 A 0 $356K
51 76092 Southlake 90 A 0 $956K
52 76182 North Richland Hills 90 A 1 $364K
53 76002 Arlington 89 A 6 (1 health) $307K
54 76006 Arlington 89 A 6 (1 health) $287K
55 76011 Arlington 89 A 6 (1 health) $218K
56 76014 Arlington 89 A 6 (1 health) $218K
57 76015 Arlington 89 A 6 (1 health) $236K
58 76036 Crowley 89 A 8 (1 health) $289K
59 76102 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $339K
60 76106 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $168K
61 76109 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $599K
62 76111 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $199K
63 76112 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $207K
64 76114 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $195K
65 76119 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $146K
66 76126 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $357K
67 76132 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $401K
68 76133 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $223K
69 76134 Fort Worth 89 A 3 (1 health) $209K
70 75054 Grand Prairie 88 A 31 (3 health) $446K
71 76244 Keller 88 A 0 $363K
72 76248 Keller 88 A 0 $545K
73 76060 Kennedale 87 A 3 $354K
74 76034 Colleyville 85 A 0 $718K
75 76040 Euless 85 A 0 $281K
76 76052 Haslet 85 A 21 $421K
77 76053 Hurst 85 A 0 $255K
78 76063 Mansfield 85 A 0 $379K
79 76117 Haltom City 85 A 0 $185K
80 76180 North Richland Hills 85 A 1 $287K
81 76001 Arlington 84 B 6 (1 health) $318K
82 76012 Arlington 84 B 6 (1 health) $292K
83 76016 Arlington 84 B 6 (1 health) $311K
84 76017 Arlington 84 B 6 (1 health) $286K
85 76051 Grapevine 84 B 2 $468K
86 76107 Fort Worth 84 B 3 (1 health) $431K
87 76108 Fort Worth 84 B 3 (1 health) $239K
88 76110 Fort Worth 84 B 3 (1 health) $239K
89 76116 Fort Worth 84 B 3 (1 health) $287K
90 76118 Fort Worth 84 B 3 (1 health) $291K
91 76135 Fort Worth 84 B 3 (1 health) $251K
92 76140 Fort Worth 84 B 3 (1 health) $208K
93 76148 Fort Worth 84 B 3 (1 health) $228K
94 76179 Fort Worth 84 B 3 (1 health) $299K
95 76010 Arlington 79 B 6 (1 health) $199K
96 76013 Arlington 79 B 6 (1 health) $287K
97 75050 Grand Prairie 71 B 31 (3 health) $224K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Tarrant County

Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.

Overview

Tarrant County in Texas covers 97 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (91/100).

83 of 97 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 81 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 97 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Tarrant County?
Tarrant County is served by 38 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 97 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Tarrant County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Tarrant County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,482 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Tarrant County?
The median home build year in Tarrant County is 1984. 49% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Tarrant County compare to Texas?
Tarrant County has an average water safety score of 91/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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