Bristol County, Rhode Island
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Bristol County shows 3 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Bristol County Compares
How Bristol County Compares
Bristol County scores 12 points above the Rhode Island state average (61/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 9.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $6,657, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.527% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
84% 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: $6,657
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,475 housing units in Bristol 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 Bristol County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bristol 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 Bristol County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Bristol County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRISTOL COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 49,000 | 4 |
| 2 | Touisset Point Water Trust | 225 | 3 |
| 3 | Dawn Hill Home Rehab and Healthcare, the | 220 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Bristol County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Bristol County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2885 | Warren | 84 | B | 3 | $364K |
| 2 | 2809 | Bristol | 80 | B | 1 | $448K |
| 3 | 2806 | Barrington | 55 | C | 0 | $592K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bristol 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 — 84% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Bristol County in Rhode Island covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
2 of 3 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.