Swain County, North Carolina
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Swain County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Based on current EPA data, Swain County's 2 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Swain County Compares
How Swain County Compares
Swain 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:
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 15.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,795, driven primarily by flood
48% 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
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: $1,795
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,938 housing units in Swain 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 Swain County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Swain 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 Swain County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Swain County
2 community water systems serving Swain County.
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Swain County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Swain County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28713 | Bryson City | 83 | B | 0 | $231K |
| 2 | 28719 | Cherokee | 83 | B | 0 | $145K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Swain County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Swain County in North Carolina covers 2 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 2 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.