Hoke County, North Carolina
1 ZIP code · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Based on current EPA data, Hoke County's 1 ZIP code maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Hoke County Compares
How Hoke County Compares
Hoke County scores 8 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 13.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,890, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.27% avg pipe failure probability
23% 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: $1,890
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,583 housing units in Hoke 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 Hoke County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hoke 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 Hoke 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 Hoke County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoke Company Regional Water System | 36,640 | 4 |
| 2 | City of Raeford, | 6,718 | 4 |
| 3 | Hillcrest-scurlock Water Inc. | 1,369 | 4 |
| 4 | Northwest Water Supply Inc. | 1,105 | 4 |
| 5 | Hoke Company Regional--rockfish | 13,378 | 4 |
All ZIP Codes in Hoke County
1 ZIP code tracked in Hoke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28376 | Raeford | 81 | B | 4 (1 health) | $208K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hoke County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Hoke County in North Carolina covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.