COUNTY REPORT NC

Davidson County, North Carolina

Name: Home Safety Data for Davidson County, North Carolina
Creator: ZipCheckup
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13 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Davidson County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across Davidson County, ZIP-level Home Safety Scores average out to a grade in the top two bands; the page tracks 13 ZIP codes in all.

How Davidson County Compares

Davidson County81/100

North Carolina avg78/100

National avg73/100

How Davidson County Compares

County Grade

81/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

Davidson County scores 3 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 8 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Winston Salem

Best ZIP: 27107 (91/100)

Denton

Lowest ZIP: 27239 (66/100)

$193K

Median Home Value

$633

Avg Remediation (0.33% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Davidson 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: 14.1 (asthma 11%, diabetes 12.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $573, largest modeled factor: Flood

47% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)

Diabetes 12.7% (national: 10.5%)

Obesity 36.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986

Median Build Year

47%

Pre-1980 Housing

30/100

Infrastructure Stress Indicator

ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Low

Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $573

Flood $650/yr

Energy Code Gap $281/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

82,533 housing units in Davidson County

Pre-1940 7%

1940–1959 16%

1960–1979 24%

1980–1999 29%

2000+ 23%

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 Davidson County

$193K

Median Home Value

$633

Est. Remediation Cost

0.3%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Davidson County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Davidson County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)

Diabetes 12.7% (US avg: 11%)

Obesity 36.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Davidson County ZIP codes

7 community water systems mapped to Davidson County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

City of Winston-salem,
Serves ~391,900 people 1 violation

A
Davidson Water Inc.
Serves ~154,307 people 2 violations

B
City of High Point,
Serves ~118,662 people 3 violations

B
City of Thomasville,
Serves ~27,287 people 1 violation

B
City of Lexington,
Serves ~19,632 people

A
Handy Sanitary District
Serves ~9,548 people 5 violations

B

Show all 7 water systems

Denton, Town of
Serves ~1,710 people 11 violations

C

Systems with the most violations in Davidson County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

Denton, Town of
Serves ~1,710 people 11 violations

C
Handy Sanitary District
Serves ~9,548 people 5 violations

B
City of High Point,
Serves ~118,662 people 3 violations

B
Davidson Water Inc.
Serves ~154,307 people 2 violations

B
City of Winston-salem,
Serves ~391,900 people 1 violation

A

All ZIP Codes in Davidson County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Davidson County.

#	ZIP Code	City	Safety Score	Grade	Violations	Home Value
1	27107	Winston Salem	91	A	3	$202K
2	27295	Lexington	91	A	2	$192K
3	27299	Linwood	91	A	2	$200K
4	27360	Thomasville	73	B	6 (1 health)	$175K
5	27292	Lexington	72	B	7	$193K
6	27239	Denton	66	C	18	$175K
7	27102	Winston Salem	—	—		—
8	27293	Lexington	—	—		—
9	27294	Lexington	—	—		—
10	27351	Southmont	—	—		—
11	27361	Thomasville	—	—		—
12	27373	Wallburg	—	—		—
13	27374	Welcome	—	—	2	—

Recommended Buyer Guides for Davidson County

Selection follows a fixed set of rules applied to local records: signals such as PFAS detections, lead action-level exceedances on record, a large share of pre-1978 housing, EPA Radon Zone 1, or a top flood or wildfire risk each add a related guide, and when none applies, general water testing and filtration guides are shown instead.

Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Davidson County, North Carolina

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant trends, and enforcement actions across the county

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Home Affordability

Remediation costs vs. home values, equity trap analysis by ZIP

$633 avg remediation

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history and recorded rated-zone context across the county, plus FEMA property-map guidance

Overview

Davidson County in North Carolina covers 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 6 scored records.

7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Davidson County?

Davidson County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (13 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.

How many water systems serve Davidson County?

We map 7 public water systems to 13 ZIP codes in our data for Davidson County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.

What is the biggest environmental risk in Davidson County?

In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Davidson County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $573 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.

How old are homes in Davidson County?

The median home build year in Davidson County is 1986. 47% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How does Davidson County compare to North Carolina?

Davidson County has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the North Carolina state average of 78/100.

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