Scotland County, North Carolina
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Scotland County — 5 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Scotland County Compares
How Scotland County Compares
Scotland County scores 14 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Scotland 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: 17 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 17.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,714, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.362% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
55.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Scotland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).
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: $3,714
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,877 housing units in Scotland 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 Scotland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Scotland 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 Scotland 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 Scotland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland Company Water - North | 1,219 | 20 |
| 2 | Scotland Company Water-south | 1,905 | 17 |
| 3 | Scotland Company Water - Barnes Bridge | 584 | 17 |
| 4 | Wagram, Town of | 965 | 12 |
| 5 | LAURINBURG, CITY OF | 18,288 | 10 |
7 total water systems serve Scotland County.
All ZIP Codes in Scotland County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Scotland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28396 | Wagram | 97 | A | 7 (2 health) | $150K |
| 2 | 28353 | Laurinburg | 93 | A | 5 | — |
| 3 | 28352 | Laurinburg | 88 | A | 5 | $112K |
| 4 | 28343 | Gibson | 84 | B | 3 | $57K |
| 5 | 28351 | Laurel Hill | 73 | B | 0 | $92K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Scotland County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Scotland County, North Carolina
Overview
Scotland County in North Carolina covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.