Caswell County, North Carolina
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Across Caswell County's 9 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.
How Caswell County Compares
How Caswell County Compares
Caswell County scores 15 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Caswell 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: 15.4 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $529, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.361% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
55.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Caswell County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 30 total (30 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $529
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,238 housing units in Caswell 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 Caswell County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Caswell 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 Caswell 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 Caswell County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YANCEYVILLE, TOWN OF | 1,937 | 17 |
| 2 | West Yanceyville Water Association | 180 | 17 |
| 3 | Sprinkle Estates S/d | 114 | 17 |
| 4 | Dan River Water Inc. | 12,000 | 2 |
| 5 | Meadowview Trailer Court | 60 | 2 |
7 total water systems serve Caswell County.
All ZIP Codes in Caswell County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Caswell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27305 | Milton | 72 | B | 1 | $138K |
| 2 | 27311 | Pelham | 71 | B | 2 | $111K |
| 3 | 27343 | Semora | 63 | C | 0 | $375K |
| 4 | 27212 | Blanch | 53 | D | 0 | $176K |
| 5 | 27291 | Leasburg | 53 | D | 0 | $255K |
| 6 | 27314 | Prospect Hill | 53 | D | 0 | $160K |
| 7 | 27315 | Providence | 53 | D | 0 | $134K |
| 8 | 27326 | Ruffin | 53 | D | 0 | $147K |
| 9 | 27379 | Yanceyville | 53 | D | 17 (6 health) | $156K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Caswell County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Caswell County, North Carolina
Overview
Caswell County in North Carolina covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
3 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.