COUNTY REPORT TX

Victoria County, Texas

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 92/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Victoria County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

EPA monitoring reports for Victoria County cover 12 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

Victoria County92/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Victoria County Compares

A
County Grade
92/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Victoria County scores 9 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 19 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
92
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 77901 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 76131 (81/100)
$208K
Median Home Value
$1,955
Avg Remediation (94% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 14.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,378, driven primarily by sea_level

46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2023
24 (24 health)
2024
27 (27 health)
2025
16 (16 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 27 violations. Past 5 years: 68 total (68 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 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
46%
Pre-1978 Housing
41/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,378

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,040/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

56,330 housing units in Victoria County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 41%

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

$208K
Median Home Value
$1,955
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Victoria County

6 community water systems serving Victoria County.

Systems with the most violations in Victoria County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Victoria County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Victoria County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 77901 Victoria 100 A 1 $134K
2 77904 Victoria 100 A 1 $238K
3 77905 Victoria 86 A 20 (8 health) $208K
4 76131 Fort Worth 81 B 7 (1 health) $316K
5 77902 Victoria
6 77903 Victoria
7 77951 Bloomington 10 (4 health) $132K
8 77968 Inez 1 $226K
9 77973 Mcfaddin
10 77976 Nursery
11 77977 Placedo 10 (4 health) $46K
12 77988 Telferner 1

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Overview

Victoria County in Texas covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (92/100) across 4 scored records.

8 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Victoria County?
Victoria County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Victoria County?
Victoria County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Victoria County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Victoria County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,378 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Victoria County?
The median home build year in Victoria County is 1983. 46% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Victoria County compare to Texas?
Victoria County has an average Home Safety Score of 92/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Victoria County, TX: HSS 92/100; 9 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/victoria/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Victoria County, TX: HSS 92/100; 9 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/victoria/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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