Upton County, Texas
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 3 ZIP codes in Upton County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Upton County Compares
How Upton County Compares
Upton 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $587, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.413% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
71% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Upton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 17 total (17 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $587
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,668 housing units in Upton 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 Upton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Upton 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 Upton 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 Upton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CITY OF RANKIN | 846 | 20 |
| 2 | Upton County Wcid 1 Rankin | — | 20 |
| 3 | Upton County Wcid 1 Mccamey | — | 20 |
All ZIP Codes in Upton County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Upton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79778 | Rankin | 82 | B | 20 (8 health) | $116K |
| 2 | 79752 | Mc Camey | 66 | C | 0 | $96K |
| 3 | 79755 | Midkiff | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Upton County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Upton County in Texas covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.