COUNTY REPORT TX

Williamson County, Texas

26 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Spanning 26 ZIP codes, Williamson County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.

How Williamson County Compares

Williamson County87/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Williamson County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
26
ZIP Codes
42
Water Systems

Williamson County scores 5 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
26
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 78682 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 78673 (66/100)
$359K
Median Home Value
$2,117
Avg Remediation (59% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Williamson 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: 10.6 (asthma 9%, diabetes 10%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,205, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.286% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk

31% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
8 (8 health)
2022
6 (6 health)
2024
21 (21 health)
2025
40 (40 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 40 violations. Past 5 years: 75 total (75 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 9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1999
Median Build Year
31%
Pre-1978 Housing
29%
Pipe Failure Probability
8%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,205

Flood $738/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $111/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

216,568 housing units in Williamson County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 2%
1960–1979 8%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 59%

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 Williamson County

$359K
Median Home Value
$2,117
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Williamson County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Georgetown 191,639 78
2 Jarrell Schwertner Water Supply Corporation 9,681 44
3 City of Round Rock 130,662 40
4 Patriot Rv Park Burnet 90 36
5 Jonah Water Special Utility District 29,861 35

42 total water systems serve Williamson County.

All ZIP Codes in Williamson County

26 ZIP codes tracked in Williamson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 78682 Round Rock 99 A 1
2 76578 Thrall 97 A 2 (2 health) $316K
3 78630 Cedar Park 96 A 6
4 76530 Granger 95 A 1 $277K
5 76577 Thorndale 95 A 1 $185K
6 78680 Round Rock 95 A 1
7 78683 Round Rock 95 A 1
8 78717 Austin 94 A 3 (1 health) $599K
9 78767 Austin 94 A 3 (1 health)
10 76537 Jarrell 92 A 3 $272K
11 78634 Hutto 90 A 1 $334K
12 78665 Round Rock 90 A 1 $439K
13 78628 Georgetown 89 A 12 (1 health) $468K
14 78633 Georgetown 89 A 12 (1 health) $444K
15 78729 Austin 89 A 3 (1 health) $435K
16 78642 Liberty Hill 88 A 13 (2 health) $487K
17 76511 Bartlett 87 A 16 (2 health) $180K
18 76574 Taylor 85 A 0 $252K
19 78664 Round Rock 85 A 1 $317K
20 78681 Round Rock 85 A 1 $460K
21 78626 Georgetown 84 B 12 (1 health) $359K
22 78613 Cedar Park 82 B 6 $462K
23 76527 Florence 81 B 7 (3 health) $370K
24 76523 Davilla 66 C 0 $170K
25 76573 Schwertner 66 C 0
26 78673 Walburg 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Williamson County

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Overview

Williamson County in Texas covers 26 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).

22 of 26 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 15 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Williamson County?
Williamson County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 26 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Williamson County?
Williamson County is served by 42 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 26 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Williamson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Williamson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,205 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Williamson County?
The median home build year in Williamson County is 1999. 31% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Williamson County compare to Texas?
Williamson County has an average water safety score of 87/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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