COUNTY REPORT NC

Granville County, North Carolina

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Granville County — 9 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.

How Granville County Compares

Granville County83/100
North Carolina avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Granville County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Granville County scores 10 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 27522 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 27584 (66/100)
$207K
Median Home Value
$1,313
Avg Remediation (63% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Granville 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 11.4%, diabetes 14%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $689, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.342% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk

54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
54%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
22%
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: $689

Energy Code Gap $340/yr
Flood $178/yr
Water / Lead $128/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

22,196 housing units in Granville County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 36%
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 Granville County

$207K
Median Home Value
$1,313
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.6% (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 Granville County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Granville Pines Mhp 53 5
2 Lyon`s Mhp 119 4
3 STOVALL, TOWN OF 450 3
4 South Granville Wtr&sewer Authority 18,555 3
5 Mountain Creek Water System 55 3

10 total water systems serve Granville County.

All ZIP Codes in Granville County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Granville County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 27522 Creedmoor 98 A 2 $254K
2 27509 Butner 95 A 1 $207K
3 27564 Creedmoor 94 A 2
4 27582 Stovall 93 A 3 (1 health) $156K
5 27565 Oxford 80 B 2 $193K
6 27503 Bahama 73 B 0 $369K
7 27507 Bullock 73 B 0 $172K
8 27581 Stem 73 B 0 $214K
9 27584 Townsville 66 C 0

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Overview

Granville County in North Carolina covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).

5 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Granville County?
Granville County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 9 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Granville County?
Granville County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Granville County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Granville County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $689 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Granville County?
The median home build year in Granville County is 1977. 54% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Granville County compare to North Carolina?
Granville County has an average water safety score of 83/100, which is above the North Carolina state average of 73/100.

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