COUNTY REPORT NC

Person County, North Carolina

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Person County: B.

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

Within Person County's 5 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Person County Compares

Person County83/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

How Person County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Person County scores 5 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 10 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
83
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 27573 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 27583 (83/100)
$238K
Median Home Value
$1,650
Avg Remediation (69% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Person 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: 15.1 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $634, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

45.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
45.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
20%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $634

Energy Code Gap $324/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water Infrastructure $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

19,819 housing units in Person County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 22%

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 Person County

$238K
Median Home Value
$1,650
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Person County

2 community water systems serving Person County.

Systems with the most violations in Person County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Person County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Person County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 27573 Roxboro 83 B 0 $160K
2 27574 Roxboro 83 B 0 $183K
3 27583 Timberlake 83 B 0 $254K
4 27541 Hurdle Mills 0 $238K
5 27572 Rougemont 2 $253K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Person 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.

Overview

Person County in North Carolina covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 3 scored records.

1 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

← Back to North Carolina Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Person County?
Person County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Person County?
Person County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Person County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Person County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $634 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Person County?
The median home build year in Person County is 1995. 45.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Person County compare to North Carolina?
Person County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the North Carolina state average of 78/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Person County, NC: HSS 83/100; 2 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/person/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-north-carolina-person,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Person County, NC: HSS 83/100; 2 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/person/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Person, North Carolina

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool - no phone call required.