Wheeler County, Texas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Wheeler County, all 6 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Wheeler County Compares
How Wheeler County Compares
Wheeler 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: Wheeler County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 14.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,142, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.442% avg pipe failure probability, 80% of ZIPs at high risk
78.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wheeler County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
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: $1,142
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,733 housing units in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Wheeler County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Wheeler County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeler Municipal Water System | 1,602 | 6 |
| 2 | Mobeetie City Water Works | 94 | 3 |
| 3 | SHAMROCK MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM | 2,311 | 2 |
| 4 | FORT ELLIOTT CISD BRISCOE | 155 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Wheeler County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Wheeler County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79011 | Briscoe | 99 | A | 1 | $240K |
| 2 | 79096 | Wheeler | 92 | A | 6 (3 health) | $145K |
| 3 | 79079 | Shamrock | 86 | A | 2 (1 health) | $85K |
| 4 | 79003 | Allison | 66 | C | 0 | $74K |
| 5 | 79077 | Sam Norwood | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 79061 | Mobeetie | 60 | C | 3 | $97K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wheeler County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wheeler County, Texas
Overview
Wheeler County in Texas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.