COUNTY REPORT NC

Anson County, North Carolina

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across all 6 ZIP codes in Anson County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Anson County Compares

Anson County82/100
North Carolina avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Anson County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Anson County scores 9 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 28119 (87/100)
Lowest ZIP: 28102 (66/100)
$128K
Median Home Value
$900
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Anson County, North Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 12%, diabetes 17.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $675, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.405% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk

67.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
67.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
50%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $675

Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Water / Lead $192/yr
Flood $33/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

5,343 housing units in Anson County

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 15%

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 Anson County

$128K
Median Home Value
$900
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Anson 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 Anson County residents

Asthma 12% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.3% (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 Anson County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Anson County Water System 13,880 33
2 Lilesville Water System 900 18
3 Ansonville Water System 1,262 7
4 Peachland Water System 770 6
5 Polkton Water System 838 6

8 total water systems serve Anson County.

All ZIP Codes in Anson County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Anson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 28119 Morven 87 A 2 (1 health) $101K
2 28091 Lilesville 86 A 18 (2 health) $128K
3 28133 Peachland 86 A 2 $161K
4 28007 Ansonville 85 A 7 $99K
5 28135 Polkton 83 B 4 $212K
6 28102 Mc Farlan 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Anson County

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Overview

Anson County in North Carolina covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Anson County?
Anson County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Anson County?
Anson County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Anson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Anson County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $675 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Anson County?
The median home build year in Anson County is 1977. 67.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Anson County compare to North Carolina?
Anson County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the North Carolina state average of 73/100.

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