Abbeville County, South Carolina
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Compared to top-scoring counties, Abbeville County's 7 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Abbeville County Compares
How Abbeville County Compares
Abbeville County scores 12 points below the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Abbeville County, South Carolina
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 17.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $660, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.393% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
69% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Abbeville County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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: $660
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,038 housing units in Abbeville 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 Abbeville County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Abbeville 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 Abbeville County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Abbeville County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calhoun Falls Town of (sc0110002) | 2,473 | 10 |
| 2 | Abbeville City of (0110001) | 5,640 | 2 |
| 3 | Donalds-due West W&sa (sc0120001) | 5,200 | 2 |
| 4 | Ware Shoals Town of (sc2410003) | 3,174 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Abbeville County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Abbeville County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29638 | Donalds | 83 | B | 0 | $144K |
| 2 | 29620 | Abbeville | 78 | B | 2 (2 health) | $180K |
| 3 | 29628 | Calhoun Falls | 72 | B | 8 (3 health) | $82K |
| 4 | 29639 | Due West | 63 | C | 0 | $216K |
| 5 | 29840 | Mount Carmel | 63 | C | 0 | $83K |
| 6 | 29695 | Hodges | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 29848 | Troy | 53 | D | 0 | $162K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Abbeville County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Abbeville County, South Carolina
Overview
Abbeville County in South Carolina covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
2 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.