Victoria County, Texas
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA monitoring reports for Victoria County cover 11 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How Victoria County Compares
How Victoria County Compares
Victoria County scores 8 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Victoria County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 14.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,347, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.387% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
50.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Victoria County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 39 violations. Past 5 years: 98 total (98 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
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: $4,347
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
56,205 housing units in Victoria 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 Victoria County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Victoria 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 Victoria County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Victoria County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria County Wcid 1 | 2,462 | 173 |
| 2 | Key Road Subdivision Water System | 54 | 128 |
| 3 | City of Victoria | 66,932 | 116 |
| 4 | Quail Creek Municipal Utility District | 1,944 | 115 |
| 5 | Halepaska Country Lots | 75 | 115 |
13 total water systems serve Victoria County.
All ZIP Codes in Victoria County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Victoria County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76131 | Fort Worth | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) | $316K |
| 2 | 77968 | Inez | 85 | A | 1 | $226K |
| 3 | 77902 | Victoria | 81 | B | 23 (5 health) | — |
| 4 | 77903 | Victoria | 81 | B | 23 (5 health) | — |
| 5 | 77951 | Bloomington | 73 | B | 128 (7 health) | $132K |
| 6 | 77976 | Nursery | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 7 | 77904 | Victoria | 71 | B | 23 (5 health) | $238K |
| 8 | 77905 | Victoria | 71 | B | 23 (5 health) | $208K |
| 9 | 77901 | Victoria | 66 | C | 23 (5 health) | $134K |
| 10 | 77989 | Thomaston | 65 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 77977 | Placedo | 55 | C | 22 (19 health) | $46K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Victoria County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Victoria County, Texas
Overview
Victoria County in Texas covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
9 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 52 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.