COUNTY REPORT TX

Trinity County, Texas

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Tracking 5 ZIP codes in Trinity County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.

How Trinity County Compares

Trinity County71/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Trinity County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Trinity County scores 11 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75845 (91/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75862 (60/100)
$113K
Median Home Value
$1,575
Avg Remediation (139% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Trinity 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: 15.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 16.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,432, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.405% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

50% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
7 (7 health)
2023
13 (13 health)
2024
26 (26 health)
2025
20 (20 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 26 violations. Past 5 years: 69 total (69 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

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
50%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
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: $1,432

Flood $640/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Sea Level Rise $240/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,221 housing units in Trinity County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 26%

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 Trinity County

$113K
Median Home Value
$1,575
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.7% (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 Trinity County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Woodlake Josserand Water Supply Corporation 903 72
2 NOGALUS CENTRALIA WSC 656 46
3 Nigton Wakefield Water Supply Corporation 352 46
4 Apple Springs Water Supply Corporation 630 44
5 City of Groveton 918 38

11 total water systems serve Trinity County.

All ZIP Codes in Trinity County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Trinity County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 75845 Groveton 91 A 2 (1 health) $97K
2 75926 Apple Springs 70 B 44 (16 health) $116K
3 75834 Centralia 66 C 0
4 75865 Woodlake 66 C 26 (9 health)
5 75862 Trinity 60 C 36 (13 health) $113K

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Overview

Trinity County in Texas covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 39 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Trinity County?
Trinity County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Trinity County?
Trinity County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Trinity County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Trinity County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,432 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Trinity County?
The median home build year in Trinity County is 1984. 50% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Trinity County compare to Texas?
Trinity County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is below the Texas state average of 82/100.

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