Anderson County, South Carolina
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Anderson County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Anderson County: 16 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $464, largest modeled factor: Flood
42% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $464
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
Modeled remediation costs in Anderson County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 mapped to Anderson County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Anderson County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 8 water systems
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25 water systems mapped to Anderson County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in Anderson County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- 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.