Winkler County, Texas
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 91/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA monitoring reports for Winkler County cover 2 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How Winkler County Compares
How Winkler County Compares
Winkler County scores 9 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 23 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 9.2%, diabetes 14.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,120, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.435% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
85% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,120
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,210 housing units in Winkler 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 Winkler County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Winkler 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 Winkler County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Winkler County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Winkler County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79745 | Kermit | 94 | A | 15 (1 health) | $118K |
| 2 | 79789 | Wink | 87 | A | 3 (1 health) | $141K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Winkler 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 85% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Winkler County in Texas covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (91/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.