Yancey County, North Carolina
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Yancey County, safety data across 8 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system — violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Yancey County Compares
How Yancey County Compares
Yancey County scores 14 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Yancey 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: 12.1 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,025, driven primarily by flood
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,025
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Yancey County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Yancey 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 Yancey 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 Yancey County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnsville, Town of | 4,069 | 1 |
| 2 | Mountain Air | 664 | 1 |
| 3 | Union County Water System | 167,554 | 0 |
| 4 | City of Monroe, | 43,081 | 0 |
| 5 | CHARLOTTE WATER | 1,163,701 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Yancey County.
All ZIP Codes in Yancey County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Yancey County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28755 | Micaville | 75 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 28104 | Matthews | 63 | C | 0 | $482K |
| 3 | 28714 | Burnsville | 63 | C | 1 | $216K |
| 4 | 28079 | Indian Trail | 55 | C | 0 | $352K |
| 5 | 28105 | Matthews | 55 | C | 0 | $389K |
| 6 | 28106 | Matthews | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 28126 | Newell | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 28130 | Paw Creek | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Yancey County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Yancey County, North Carolina
Overview
Yancey County in North Carolina covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
1 of 8 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.