Ward County, Texas
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-16
ZipCheckup grade for Ward: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Unlike many counties its size, Ward County keeps violation rates low - all 7 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Ward County Compares
How Ward County Compares
Ward County scores 1 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Ward County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $721, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.403% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk
73.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Ward County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $721
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,321 housing units in Ward 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 Ward County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ward 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 Ward County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Ward County
7 community water systems serving Ward County.
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Systems with the most violations in Ward County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Ward County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Ward County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 79777 | Pyote | 99 | A | 1 | $192K |
| 2 | 79719 | Barstow | 94 | A | 16 (1 health) | $99K |
| 3 | 79756 | Monahans | 88 | A | 1 | $153K |
| 4 | 79788 | Wickett | 88 | A | 1 | $83K |
| 5 | 79742 | Grandfalls | 81 | B | 9 | $91K |
| 6 | 79730 | Coyanosa | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 79743 | Imperial | 66 | C | 0 | $91K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ward County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around - the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73.7% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ward County, Texas
Overview
Ward County in Texas covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
5 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.