COUNTY REPORT TX

Webb County, Texas

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Webb County: A.

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

Webb County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 11 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Webb County Compares

Webb County87/100
Texas avg83/100
National avg73/100

How Webb County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Webb County scores 4 points above the Texas state average (83/100) and 14 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
87
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 78040 (88/100)
Lowest ZIP: 78046 (85/100)
$151K
Median Home Value
$1,845
Avg Remediation (122% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Webb 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: 12.4 (asthma 8.7%, diabetes 16.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,688, driven primarily by sea_level

44.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
4 (4 health)
2024
46 (46 health)
2025
35 (35 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 46 violations. Past 5 years: 92 total (92 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 8.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
44.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
55%
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: $1,688

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,075/yr
Water Infrastructure $241/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

85,104 housing units in Webb County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 15%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 40%

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 Webb County

$151K
Median Home Value
$1,845
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 8.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Webb County

2 community water systems serving Webb County.

Systems with the most violations in Webb County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Webb County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Webb County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 78040 Laredo 88 A 10 (3 health) $117K
2 78041 Laredo 88 A 10 (3 health) $217K
3 78043 Laredo 88 A 10 (3 health) $151K
4 78045 Laredo 88 A 10 (3 health) $227K
5 78046 Laredo 85 A 28 (19 health) $142K
6 78042 Laredo
7 78044 Laredo $221K
8 78049 Laredo
9 78344 Bruni 10 (3 health) $88K
10 78369 Mirando City
11 78371 Oilton 10 (3 health)

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Overview

Webb County in Texas covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 5 scored records.

7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 19 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 Webb County?
Webb County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Webb County?
Webb County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Webb County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Webb County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,688 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Webb County?
The median home build year in Webb County is 1983. 44.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Webb County compare to Texas?
Webb County has an average Home Safety Score of 87/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Texas state average of 83/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Webb County, TX: HSS 87/100; 19 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/webb/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-texas-webb,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Webb County, TX: HSS 87/100; 19 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/texas/webb/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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