COUNTY REPORT SC

Aiken County, South Carolina

23 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Aiken County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Aiken County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 23 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Aiken County Compares

Aiken County87/100
South Carolina avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Aiken County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
23
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Aiken County scores 7 points above the South Carolina state average (80/100) and 14 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:

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
23
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29828 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29829 (67/100)
$164K
Median Home Value
$1,281
Avg Remediation (78% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Aiken County, South Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 13.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $642, driven primarily by sea_level

52.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Aiken County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
30 (30 health)
2024
7 (7 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 30 violations. Past 5 years: 37 total (37 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.4% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
52.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
35/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
29%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $642

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $378/yr
Energy Code Gap $242/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

70,736 housing units in Aiken County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 26%

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 Aiken County

$164K
Median Home Value
$1,281
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Aiken 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 Aiken County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Aiken County

8 community water systems serving Aiken County.

Show all 8 water systems

17 total water systems serve Aiken County.

Systems with the most violations in Aiken County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Aiken County

23 ZIP codes tracked in Aiken County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 29828 Gloverville 100 A 0 $189K
2 29834 Langley 100 A 0
3 29809 New Ellenton 99 A 2 (1 health) $129K
4 29831 Jackson 99 A 2 (1 health) $164K
5 29801 Aiken 83 B 12 (8 health) $164K
6 29803 Aiken 83 B 9 (8 health) $271K
7 29805 Aiken 83 B 7 (7 health) $208K
8 29816 Bath 83 B 2 $86K
9 29841 North Augusta 83 B 1 $186K
10 29851 Warrenville 83 B 13 (7 health) $153K
11 29842 Beech Island 80 B 7 $113K
12 29829 Graniteville 67 C 19 (8 health) $226K
13 29105 Monetta
14 29137 Salley 0 $124K
15 29164 Wagener $186K
16 29802 Aiken
17 29804 Aiken
18 29808 Aiken
19 29822 Clearwater
20 29839 Montmorenci
21 29850 Vaucluse
22 29856 Windsor $153K
23 29861 North Augusta

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Overview

Aiken County in South Carolina covers 23 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100) across 12 scored records.

10 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Aiken County?
Aiken County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 23 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Aiken County?
Aiken County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 23 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Aiken County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Aiken County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $642 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Aiken County?
The median home build year in Aiken County is 1979. 52.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Aiken County compare to South Carolina?
Aiken County has an average Home Safety Score of 87/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the South Carolina state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Aiken County, SC: HSS 87/100; 9 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/aiken/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Aiken County, SC: HSS 87/100; 9 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/aiken/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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