COUNTY REPORT TX

Titus County, Texas

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Titus County, all 5 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.

How Titus County Compares

Titus County89/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Titus County Compares

A
County Grade
89/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Titus County scores 7 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
89
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75456 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75558 (66/100)
$107K
Median Home Value
$1,125
Avg Remediation (105% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Titus 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: 14.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 15.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $550, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability

50.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
50.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $550

Wildfire $240/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr
Water / Lead $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,729 housing units in Titus County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 22%

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 Titus County

$107K
Median Home Value
$1,125
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (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 Titus County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Tri Special Utility District 17,641 2
2 City of Winfield 422 2
3 Town of Millers Cove 192 2
4 City of Mount Pleasant 16,238 0
5 Cypress Springs Special Utility District N Plant 1 and Ne Pla 13,698 0

7 total water systems serve Titus County.

All ZIP Codes in Titus County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Titus County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75456 Mount Pleasant 99 A 0
2 75493 Winfield 96 A 2 $56K
3 75455 Mount Pleasant 95 A 0 $169K
4 75487 Talco 88 A 0 $112K
5 75558 Cookville 66 C 0 $102K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Titus 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

Titus County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).

1 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Titus County?
Titus County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Titus County?
Titus County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Titus County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Titus County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $550 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Titus County?
The median home build year in Titus County is 1986. 50.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Titus County compare to Texas?
Titus County has an average water safety score of 89/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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