COUNTY REPORT TX

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

Wood County94/100
Texas avg82/100
National avg68/100

How Wood County Compares

A
County Grade
94/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
30
Water Systems

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

A
County Grade
94
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 75444 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 75765 (91/100)
$185K
Median Home Value
$1,880
Avg Remediation (101% of home value)

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.

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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 trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2024
5 (5 health)

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

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
44.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $453

Flood $233/yr
Energy Code Gap $195/yr
Water / Lead $25/yr

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

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 28%

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

$185K
Median Home Value
$1,880
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.3% (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 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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Wood County?
Wood County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Wood County?
Wood County is served by 30 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Wood County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Wood County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $453 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Wood County?
The median home build year in Wood County is 1983. 44.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Wood County compare to Texas?
Wood County has an average water safety score of 94/100, which is above the Texas state average of 82/100.

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