Wharton County, Texas
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Wharton County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 11 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Wharton County Compares
How Wharton County Compares
Wharton County scores 4 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wharton County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,237, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.349% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
62.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Wharton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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: $3,237
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,594 housing units in Wharton 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 Wharton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wharton 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 Wharton 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 Wharton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hungerford Municipal Utility District 1 | 390 | 30 |
| 2 | Straightway Training Center | 40 | 30 |
| 3 | City of El Campo | 12,290 | 16 |
| 4 | CITY OF WHARTON | 8,756 | 10 |
| 5 | Turtle Creek Village | 105 | 9 |
16 total water systems serve Wharton County.
All ZIP Codes in Wharton County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Wharton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77448 | Hungerford | 90 | A | 30 (2 health) | — |
| 2 | 77455 | Louise | 90 | A | 1 | $160K |
| 3 | 77435 | East Bernard | 85 | A | 1 | $281K |
| 4 | 77420 | Boling | 81 | B | 3 | $195K |
| 5 | 77437 | El Campo | 76 | B | 7 (1 health) | $175K |
| 6 | 76481 | South Bend | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 7 | 77436 | Egypt | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 8 | 77443 | Glen Flora | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 9 | 77453 | Lane City | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 10 | 77468 | Pledger | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 11 | 77488 | Wharton | 68 | C | 9 | $173K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wharton County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wharton County, Texas
Overview
Wharton County in Texas covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
6 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.