COUNTY REPORT SC

Chesterfield County, South Carolina

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 96/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Chesterfield County: A.

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

Chesterfield County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 8 of its tracked ZIP codes.

How Chesterfield County Compares

Chesterfield County96/100
South Carolina avg80/100
National avg73/100

How Chesterfield County Compares

A
County Grade
96/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Chesterfield County scores 16 points above the South Carolina state average (80/100) and 23 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
96
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29101 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29520 (78/100)
$100K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Avg Remediation (211% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Chesterfield 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: 16.4 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 18.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,638, driven primarily by sea_level

49.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
6 (6 health)
2024
8 (8 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 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 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
49.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
34/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
13%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $1,638

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

19,475 housing units in Chesterfield County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 18%

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 Chesterfield County

$100K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Est. Remediation Cost
2.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Chesterfield County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Chesterfield County

6 community water systems serving Chesterfield County.

Systems with the most violations in Chesterfield County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Chesterfield County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Chesterfield County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 29101 Mc Bee 100 A 1 $101K
2 29709 Chesterfield 100 A 0 $108K
3 29741 Ruby 100 A 0 $93K
4 29718 Jefferson 99 A 2 $117K
5 29728 Pageland 99 A 2 $109K
6 29584 Patrick 95 A 8 (8 health) $75K
7 29520 Cheraw 78 B 8 (8 health) $99K
8 29727 Mount Croghan $81K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Chesterfield County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Chesterfield County in South Carolina covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (96/100) across 7 scored records.

5 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 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 Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Chesterfield County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Chesterfield County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,638 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Chesterfield County?
The median home build year in Chesterfield County is 1983. 49.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Chesterfield County compare to South Carolina?
Chesterfield County has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the South Carolina state average of 80/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Chesterfield County, SC: HSS 96/100; 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/chesterfield/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Chesterfield County, SC: HSS 96/100; 8 Health Violations}},
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Page version: August 2026.

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