COUNTY REPORT TX

Uvalde County, Texas

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Across all 7 ZIP codes in Uvalde County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Uvalde County Compares

Uvalde County86/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Uvalde County Compares

A
County Grade
86/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Uvalde County scores 4 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
86
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 78870 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 78885 (73/100)
$178K
Median Home Value
$1,900
Avg Remediation (107% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Uvalde 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: 13.5 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 15.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,150, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.311% avg pipe failure probability

46.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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 9.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1997
Median Build Year
46.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $1,150

Flood $657/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $129/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,490 housing units in Uvalde County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 25%

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 Uvalde County

$178K
Median Home Value
$1,900
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.4% (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 Uvalde County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Uvalde 17,450 18
2 Windmill Water Supply Corporation 2,900 18
3 Highway 117 Water Supply Corporation 186 16
4 Rough Canyon Condos 89 16
5 Fort Inge Mobile Home Park 27 16

10 total water systems serve Uvalde County.

All ZIP Codes in Uvalde County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Uvalde County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 78870 Knippa 94 A 2 (1 health) $178K
2 78881 Sabinal 91 A 15 (1 health) $82K
3 78802 Uvalde 88 A 8
4 78838 Concan 86 A 16 (4 health)
5 78884 Utopia 86 A 5 $346K
6 78801 Uvalde 83 B 8 $144K
7 78885 Vanderpool 73 B 0 $362K

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Overview

Uvalde County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).

6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Uvalde County?
Uvalde County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Uvalde County?
Uvalde County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Uvalde County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Uvalde County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,150 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Uvalde County?
The median home build year in Uvalde County is 1997. 46.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Uvalde County compare to Texas?
Uvalde County has an average water safety score of 86/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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