Wichita County, Texas
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Wichita County — spanning 12 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Wichita County Compares
How Wichita County Compares
Wichita County scores 6 points below the Texas state average (82/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wichita County, Texas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,313, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.472% avg pipe failure probability, 83% of ZIPs at high risk
70.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Wichita County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 44 violations. Past 5 years: 134 total (134 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: $2,313
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
58,258 housing units in Wichita 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 Wichita County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Wichita County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Wichita Falls | 102,316 | 153 |
| 2 | Dean Dale Special Utility District | 2,492 | 144 |
| 3 | Rra Preston Shores Water System | 2,277 | 144 |
| 4 | Rra Arrowhead Lake Lots | 1,770 | 144 |
| 5 | Archer County Municipal Utility District 1 | 1,330 | 144 |
14 total water systems serve Wichita County.
All ZIP Codes in Wichita County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Wichita County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76311 | Sheppard Afb | 99 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 76360 | Electra | 94 | A | 5 | $64K |
| 3 | 76367 | Iowa Park | 89 | A | 2 | $137K |
| 4 | 76354 | Burkburnett | 85 | A | 6 (4 health) | $149K |
| 5 | 76307 | Wichita Falls | 77 | B | 18 (15 health) | — |
| 6 | 76305 | Wichita Falls | 72 | B | 18 (15 health) | $177K |
| 7 | 76301 | Wichita Falls | 67 | C | 18 (15 health) | $72K |
| 8 | 76306 | Wichita Falls | 67 | C | 18 (15 health) | $106K |
| 9 | 76309 | Wichita Falls | 67 | C | 18 (15 health) | $139K |
| 10 | 76310 | Wichita Falls | 67 | C | 18 (15 health) | $201K |
| 11 | 76302 | Wichita Falls | 62 | C | 18 (15 health) | $143K |
| 12 | 76308 | Wichita Falls | 62 | C | 18 (15 health) | $199K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wichita County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wichita County, Texas
Overview
Wichita County in Texas covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
12 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 124 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.