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
How Anson County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $675
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
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
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
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
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Anson County, North Carolina
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.