Nash County, North Carolina
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water utilities serving Nash County's 10 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Nash County Compares
How Nash County Compares
Nash 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: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Nash 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: 14.5 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 14.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,605, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.363% avg pipe failure probability
49.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Nash County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 38 total (38 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,605
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
44,757 housing units in Nash 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 Nash County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Nash 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 Nash 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 Nash County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Rocky Mount, | 55,891 | 47 |
| 2 | Bailey, Town of | 563 | 46 |
| 3 | Nashville, Town of | 5,900 | 44 |
| 4 | Riverside Mhp | 75 | 39 |
| 5 | CENTRAL NASH WATER & SEWER | 7,675 | 36 |
25 total water systems serve Nash County.
All ZIP Codes in Nash County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Nash County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27882 | Spring Hope | 92 | A | 12 (1 health) | $162K |
| 2 | 27878 | Sharpsburg | 89 | A | 2 | $103K |
| 3 | 27557 | Middlesex | 88 | A | 19 (3 health) | $167K |
| 4 | 27891 | Whitakers | 86 | A | 3 | $128K |
| 5 | 27807 | Bailey | 85 | A | 27 (3 health) | $143K |
| 6 | 27803 | Rocky Mount | 83 | B | 10 (2 health) | $169K |
| 7 | 27804 | Rocky Mount | 78 | B | 10 (2 health) | $178K |
| 8 | 27856 | Nashville | 74 | B | 24 (3 health) | $181K |
| 9 | 27868 | Red Oak | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 10 | 27816 | Castalia | 66 | C | 0 | $112K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Nash County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Nash County, North Carolina
Overview
Nash County in North Carolina covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
8 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 14 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.