Person County, North Carolina
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
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
How Person County Compares
Person County scores 16 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 14.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $544, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.292% avg pipe failure probability
45.4% 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: $544
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Person County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Roxboro, | 11,122 | 2 |
| 2 | TIMBERLAKE MHP | 107 | 1 |
| 3 | DURHAM, CITY OF | 322,083 | 1 |
| 4 | Red Mountain S/d | 176 | 1 |
| 5 | Durham County Rougemont Water System | 84 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Person County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Person County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27572 | Rougemont | 95 | A | 1 | $253K |
| 2 | 27573 | Roxboro | 95 | A | 0 | $160K |
| 3 | 27574 | Roxboro | 95 | A | 0 | $183K |
| 4 | 27583 | Timberlake | 93 | A | 1 | $254K |
| 5 | 27541 | Hurdle Mills | 66 | C | 0 | $238K |
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.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Person County, North Carolina
Overview
Person County in North Carolina covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.