Peor infraestructura: Texas — Clasificaciones 2026

Out of 2,545 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in Texas, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	2,545
Highest risk	62%
Median risk	32%
Average risk	33%
State	Texas

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	76875	Rowena	TX	62%	Very High	55/100
2	79073	Plainview	TX	62%	Very High	77/100
3	76825	Brady	TX	61%	Very High	66/100
4	79553	Stamford	TX	61%	Very High	56/100
5	76301	Wichita Falls	TX	60%	High	67/100
6	78021	Fowlerton	TX	60%	High	91/100
7	79239	Lakeview	TX	60%	High	66/100
8	79261	Turkey	TX	60%	High	55/100
9	79410	Lubbock	TX	60%	High	48/100
10	76384	Vernon	TX	59%	High	64/100
11	76309	Wichita Falls	TX	58%	High	67/100
12	79091	Umbarger	TX	58%	High	62/100
13	79255	Quitaque	TX	58%	High	55/100
14	79411	Lubbock	TX	58%	High	53/100
15	79846	Redford	TX	58%	High	39/100
16	76444	De Leon	TX	57%	High	56/100
17	77334	Dodge	TX	57%	High	93/100
18	78347	Chapman Ranch	TX	57%	High	73/100
19	78360	Guerra	TX	57%	High	66/100
20	79227	Crowell	TX	57%	High	66/100
21	79257	Silverton	TX	57%	High	66/100
22	79378	Wellman	TX	57%	High	58/100
23	79505	Benjamin	TX	57%	High	55/100
24	79546	Rotan	TX	57%	High	70/100
25	79761	Odessa	TX	57%	High	52/100
26	76661	Marlin	TX	56%	High	70/100
27	79025	Dawn	TX	56%	High	53/100
28	79058	Masterson	TX	56%	High	53/100
29	79373	Tahoka	TX	56%	High	70/100
30	79383	New Home	TX	56%	High	44/100
31	79533	Lueders	TX	56%	High	55/100
32	79770	Orla	TX	56%	High	66/100
33	79843	Marfa	TX	56%	High	50/100
34	76306	Wichita Falls	TX	55%	High	67/100
35	76454	Gorman	TX	55%	High	62/100
36	78842	Del Rio	TX	55%	High	89/100
37	79087	Texline	TX	55%	High	17/100
38	79225	Chillicothe	TX	55%	High	55/100
39	79380	Whitharral	TX	55%	High	39/100
40	79412	Lubbock	TX	55%	High	48/100
41	79413	Lubbock	TX	55%	High	53/100
42	79502	Aspermont	TX	55%	High	70/100
43	75980	Zavalla	TX	54%	High	70/100
44	76267	Slidell	TX	54%	High	94/100
45	76483	Throckmorton	TX	54%	High	79/100
46	79032	Edmonson	TX	54%	High	63/100
47	79096	Wheeler	TX	54%	High	92/100
48	79230	Dodson	TX	54%	High	87/100
49	79259	Tell	TX	54%	High	66/100
50	79359	Seagraves	TX	54%	High	70/100
51	79720	Big Spring	TX	54%	High	65/100
52	75779	Neches	TX	53%	High	86/100
53	76308	Wichita Falls	TX	53%	High	62/100
54	76852	Lohn	TX	53%	High	67/100
55	77977	Placedo	TX	53%	High	55/100
56	78225	San Antonio	TX	53%	High	94/100
57	78344	Bruni	TX	53%	High	55/100
58	79002	Alanreed	TX	53%	High	53/100
59	79102	Amarillo	TX	53%	High	78/100
60	79357	Ralls	TX	53%	High	81/100
61	79504	Baird	TX	53%	High	62/100
62	79545	Roscoe	TX	53%	High	56/100
63	79718	Balmorhea	TX	53%	High	52/100
64	79762	Odessa	TX	53%	High	47/100
65	79763	Odessa	TX	53%	High	52/100
66	79848	Sanderson	TX	53%	High	79/100
67	79854	Valentine	TX	53%	High	67/100
68	76430	Albany	TX	52%	High	61/100
69	76436	Carlton	TX	52%	High	66/100
70	76531	Hamilton	TX	52%	High	77/100
71	76821	Ballinger	TX	52%	High	72/100
72	76856	Mason	TX	52%	High	76/100
73	76945	Robert Lee	TX	52%	High	66/100
74	78104	Beeville	TX	52%	High	70/100
75	78212	San Antonio	TX	52%	High	84/100
76	78341	Benavides	TX	52%	High	70/100
77	79021	Cotton Center	TX	52%	High	54/100
78	79245	Memphis	TX	52%	High	83/100
79	79336	Levelland	TX	52%	High	53/100
80	79377	Welch	TX	52%	High	66/100
81	79414	Lubbock	TX	52%	High	53/100
82	79510	Clyde	TX	52%	High	69/100
83	79511	Coahoma	TX	52%	High	66/100
84	76357	Byers	TX	51%	High	68/100
85	76431	Chico	TX	51%	High	57/100
86	76442	Comanche	TX	51%	High	67/100
87	76470	Ranger	TX	51%	High	63/100
88	76654	Leroy	TX	51%	High	55/100
89	76834	Coleman	TX	51%	High	59/100
90	76903	San Angelo	TX	51%	High	76/100
91	77629	Nome	TX	51%	High	35/100
92	78040	Laredo	TX	51%	High	65/100
93	78201	San Antonio	TX	51%	High	84/100
94	79078	Sanford	TX	51%	High	46/100
95	79101	Amarillo	TX	51%	High	78/100
96	79111	Amarillo	TX	51%	High	77/100
97	79548	Rule	TX	51%	High	86/100
98	79713	Ackerly	TX	51%	High	72/100
99	79749	Lenorah	TX	51%	High	66/100
100	79764	Odessa	TX	51%	High	57/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.