COUNTY REPORT NC

Davidson County, North Carolina

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Davidson County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Across Davidson County's 13 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance - violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.

How Davidson County Compares

Davidson County81/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

How Davidson County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
7
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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 27107 (91/100)
Lowest ZIP: 27239 (66/100)
$193K
Median Home Value
$1,533
Avg Remediation (80% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $815, driven primarily by flood

43.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

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
43.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
30/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $815

Flood $650/yr
Energy Code Gap $281/yr
Water / Lead $113/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
$1,533
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Davidson 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 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 serving Davidson County

7 community water systems serving Davidson County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Davidson County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.

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

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 a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 13 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Davidson County?
Davidson County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Davidson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Davidson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $815 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Davidson County?
The median home build year in Davidson County is 1986. 43.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and 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 above the North Carolina state average of 78/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Davidson County, NC: HSS 81/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/davidson/
BibTeX
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  title  = {{Davidson County, NC: HSS 81/100; 1 Health Violation}},
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}

Page version: August 2026.

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