COUNTY REPORT NC

Rockingham County, North Carolina

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for Rockingham County: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

Bottom two grades: Rockingham County, 9 ZIP codes.

How Rockingham County Compares

Rockingham County52/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

How Rockingham County Compares

D
County Grade
52/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Rockingham County scores 26 points below the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 21 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

D
County Grade
52
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 27288 (56/100)
Lowest ZIP: 27320 (50/100)
$150K
Median Home Value
$633
Avg Remediation (0.42% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Rockingham 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: 15.2 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 14.5%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $844, largest modeled factor: Flood

55% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
55%
Pre-1980 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
56%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $844

Flood $840/yr
Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Water / Lead $117/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

42,351 housing units in Rockingham County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 17%

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 Rockingham County

$150K
Median Home Value
$633
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Rockingham County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Rockingham County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Rockingham County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Rockingham County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

10 water systems mapped to Rockingham County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Rockingham County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Rockingham County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 27288 Eden 56 C 16 (3 health) $129K
2 27048 Stoneville 50 D 32 (9 health) $152K
3 27320 Reidsville 50 D 36 (7 health) $171K
4 27025 Madison — — 21 (4 health) $169K
5 27027 Mayodan — — 5 (1 health) $117K
6 27289 Eden — — —
7 27322 Reidsville — — —
8 27326 Ruffin — — 16 (3 health) $147K
9 27375 Wentworth — — —

Recommended Buyer Guides for Rockingham County

Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.

Overview

Rockingham County in North Carolina covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (52/100) across 3 scored records.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 13 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

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

What You Can Do

Rockingham County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.

4

Check for lead in your home

55% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County receives a grade of D. 6 of 9 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Rockingham County?
We map 10 public water systems to 9 ZIP codes in our data for Rockingham County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rockingham County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Rockingham County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $844 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Rockingham County?
The median home build year in Rockingham County is 1974. 55% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Rockingham County compare to North Carolina?
Rockingham County has an average Home Safety Score of 52/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the North Carolina state average of 78/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rockingham County, NC: HSS 52/100; 13 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/rockingham/
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