High Point, NC: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 80/100
7 ZIP codes · 10 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for High Point: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Drinking water tracked for High Point by NC authorities posts above-average scores - the majority of systems are free from health-based exceedances and the city's grade sits above the state median.
How High Point Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for High Point Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 21 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $1,414 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13 - above typical levels.
High Point's Water Providers
Federal records list 10 water systems tied to High Point, NC. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in High Point, North Carolina (population ~124,819), covering 10 community water systems serving approximately 1,031,217 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 7 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for High Point: B (80/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
High Point water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 7 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 13 | 5 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 6 | 5 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 3 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27263 | B | 13 | 2 | City of High Point, |
| 27265 | B | 9 | 1 | City of High Point, |
| 27260 | — | 8 | 1 | City of High Point, |
| 27262 | B | 6 | 1 | City of High Point, |
| 27268 | — | 3 | 1 | City of High Point, |
All ZIP Codes in High Point
- 27260 - 8 violations ⚠
- 27261
- 27262 [B] - 6 violations ⚠
- 27263 [B] - 13 violations ⚠
- 27264
- 27265 [B] - 9 violations ⚠
- 27268 - 3 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
High Point Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in High Point's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in High Point
While no remediation project is entirely without cost, the relationship between estimated remediation and property values in High Point is notably favorable - the equity share is small enough that the household financial perspective is one of proportionality rather than pressure, and most homeowners can treat it as routine planning rather than a significant financial event.
Remediation costs in High Point are relatively low compared to home values. The $893–$2,200 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 10% below the North Carolina average.
High Point: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for High Point contains 147 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,172. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,414</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for High Point, NC