COUNTY REPORT TX

Tarrant County, Texas

98 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Tarrant County: B.

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

Covering 98 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 County73/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Tarrant County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
98
ZIP Codes
60
Water Systems

Tarrant County scores 10 points below the Texas state average (83/100) and 0 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:

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
98
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 76054 (92/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76177 (58/100)
$286K
Median Home Value
$1,634
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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

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

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,576, driven primarily by flood

49.4% 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
39 (39 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
20 (20 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 39 violations. Past 5 years: 61 total (61 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
49.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
30/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
8%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $1,576

Flood $1,314/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $240/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

776,570 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
$1,634
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 serving Tarrant County

8 community water systems serving Tarrant County.

Show all 8 water systems

60 total water systems serve Tarrant County.

Systems with the most violations in Tarrant County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Tarrant County

98 ZIP codes tracked in Tarrant County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 76054 Hurst 92 A 0 $356K
2 76148 Fort Worth 90 A 2 $228K
3 76060 Kennedale 89 A 19 $354K
4 76063 Mansfield 88 A 48 $379K
5 75050 Grand Prairie 75 B 0 $224K
6 76002 Arlington 75 B 0 $307K
7 76005 Arlington 75 B 0 $482K
8 76006 Arlington 75 B 0 $287K
9 76010 Arlington 75 B 0 $199K
10 76011 Arlington 75 B 0 $218K
11 76012 Arlington 75 B 0 $292K
12 76014 Arlington 75 B 0 $218K
13 76015 Arlington 75 B 1 $236K
14 76016 Arlington 75 B 1 $311K
15 76018 Arlington 75 B 0 $246K
16 76021 Bedford 75 B 0 $350K
17 76022 Bedford 75 B 0 $255K
18 76039 Euless 75 B 0 $315K
19 76013 Arlington 74 B 2 $287K
20 76034 Colleyville 74 B 3 $718K
21 76040 Euless 74 B 2 (1 health) $281K
22 76053 Hurst 74 B 3 (1 health) $255K
23 76102 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $339K
24 76103 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $186K
25 76104 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $145K
26 76105 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $118K
27 76109 Fort Worth 74 B 41 (1 health) $599K
28 76110 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $239K
29 76112 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $207K
30 76115 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $132K
31 76118 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $291K
32 76119 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $146K
33 76120 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $280K
34 76123 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $279K
35 76129 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health)
36 76132 Fort Worth 74 B 41 (1 health) $401K
37 76133 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $223K
38 76155 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health)
39 76164 Fort Worth 74 B 2 (1 health) $140K
40 76182 North Richland Hills 74 B 2 $364K
41 76244 Keller 74 B 3 (1 health) $363K
42 76051 Grapevine 73 B 6 $468K
43 76092 Southlake 73 B 5 $956K
44 76107 Fort Worth 73 B 3 (1 health) $431K
45 76111 Fort Worth 73 B 3 (1 health) $199K
46 76127 Naval Air Station/ Jrb 73 B 4 (1 health)
47 76135 Fort Worth 73 B 26 (1 health) $251K
48 76137 Fort Worth 73 B 3 (1 health) $283K
49 76180 North Richland Hills 73 B 2 $287K
50 76001 Arlington 72 B 19 $318K
51 76017 Arlington 72 B 5 $286K
52 76117 Haltom City 72 B 4 (1 health) $185K
53 76134 Fort Worth 71 B 8 (1 health) $209K
54 76106 Fort Worth 70 B 9 (1 health) $168K
55 76036 Crowley 67 C 26 (3 health) $289K
56 76140 Fort Worth 67 C 29 (1 health) $208K
57 76179 Fort Worth 66 C 21 (2 health) $299K
58 76114 Fort Worth 65 C 16 (2 health) $195K
59 76116 Fort Worth 65 C 51 (4 health) $287K
60 75054 Grand Prairie 63 C 19 (1 health) $446K
61 76126 Fort Worth 60 C 64 (7 health) $357K
62 76052 Haslet 58 C 111 (1 health) $421K
63 76108 Fort Worth 58 C 102 (47 health) $239K
64 76177 Fort Worth 58 C 107 (1 health) $349K
65 76003 Arlington
66 76004 Arlington
67 76007 Arlington
68 76019 Arlington
69 76094 Arlington
70 76095 Bedford
71 76096 Arlington
72 76099 Grapevine
73 76101 Fort Worth
74 76113 Fort Worth
75 76121 Fort Worth
76 76122 Fort Worth
77 76124 Fort Worth
78 76130 Fort Worth
79 76136 Fort Worth
80 76147 Fort Worth
81 76150 Fort Worth
82 76161 Fort Worth
83 76162 Fort Worth
84 76163 Fort Worth
85 76166 Fort Worth
86 76181 Fort Worth
87 76185 Fort Worth
88 76190 Fort Worth
89 76191 Fort Worth
90 76192 Fort Worth
91 76193 Fort Worth
92 76195 Fort Worth
93 76196 Fort Worth
94 76197 Fort Worth
95 76198 Fort Worth
96 76199 Fort Worth
97 76248 Keller 5 (1 health) $545K
98 76299 Roanoke

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 98 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100) across 64 scored records.

52 of 65 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 51 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

← Back to Texas Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 98 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Tarrant County?
Tarrant County is served by 60 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 98 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 $1,576 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Tarrant County?
The median home build year in Tarrant County is 1984. 49.4% 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 Home Safety Score of 73/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Tarrant County, TX: HSS 73/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/tarrant/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-tarrant,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Tarrant County, TX: HSS 73/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/tarrant/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Tarrant, Texas

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.