Wood County, Texas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
The 6 water systems serving Wood County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Wood County Compares
How Wood County Compares
Wood County scores 12 points above the Texas state average (82/100) and 26 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wood 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 14.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $453, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability
44.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wood County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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: $453
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,450 housing units in Wood 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 Wood County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fouke Water Supply Corporation | 7,668 | 22 |
| 2 | City of Hawkins | 1,302 | 17 |
| 3 | Pritchett Water Supply Corporation | 10,089 | 15 |
| 4 | Jarvis Christian University | 500 | 15 |
| 5 | Jones Water Supply Corporation | 6,075 | 12 |
30 total water systems serve Wood County.
All ZIP Codes in Wood County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Wood County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75444 | Golden | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 75783 | Quitman | 95 | A | 0 | $176K |
| 3 | 75497 | Yantis | 94 | A | 5 (1 health) | $185K |
| 4 | 75494 | Winnsboro | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) | $175K |
| 5 | 75773 | Mineola | 93 | A | 2 | $221K |
| 6 | 75765 | Hawkins | 91 | A | 15 (1 health) | $187K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wood 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 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 Wood County, Texas
Overview
Wood County in Texas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100).
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.