Anderson County, South Carolina
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Anderson County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Monitoring figures for Anderson County indicate average water quality overall - some ZIP codes among the 16 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Anderson County Compares
How Anderson County Compares
Anderson County scores 11 points below the South Carolina state average (80/100) and 4 points below 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Anderson 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: 13.8 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $523, driven primarily by flood
50.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Anderson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 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
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: $523
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
94,658 housing units in Anderson 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 Anderson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Anderson 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 Anderson County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Anderson County
8 community water systems serving Anderson County.
- B
- B
- C
- B
- B
- B
Show all 8 water systems
- B
- B
25 total water systems serve Anderson County.
Systems with the most violations in Anderson County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- B
- B
- C
All ZIP Codes in Anderson County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Anderson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29673 | Piedmont | 80 | B | 3 | $225K |
| 2 | 29689 | Townville | 80 | B | 7 | $337K |
| 3 | 29697 | Williamston | 80 | B | 4 | $186K |
| 4 | 29621 | Anderson | 79 | B | 5 (1 health) | $253K |
| 5 | 29625 | Anderson | 79 | B | 7 (1 health) | $210K |
| 6 | 29670 | Pendleton | 77 | B | 6 | $228K |
| 7 | 29624 | Anderson | 64 | C | 3 (1 health) | $80K |
| 8 | 29684 | Starr | 64 | C | 5 | $170K |
| 9 | 29626 | Anderson | 62 | C | 7 (1 health) | $162K |
| 10 | 29669 | Pelzer | 62 | C | 4 | $190K |
| 11 | 29654 | Honea Path | 59 | C | 10 | $138K |
| 12 | 29627 | Belton | 58 | C | 12 (1 health) | $154K |
| 13 | 29655 | Iva | 58 | C | 12 (3 health) | $140K |
| 14 | 29622 | Anderson | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 29623 | Anderson | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 29656 | La France | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Anderson County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Anderson County, South Carolina
Overview
Anderson County in South Carolina covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100) across 13 scored records.
13 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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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.