COUNTY REPORT SC

Chesterfield County, South Carolina

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

ZipCheckup grade for Chesterfield County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

In Chesterfield County, where this site follows 8 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.

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

A
County Grade
96
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29101 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29520 (78/100)
$100K
Median Home Value
$850
Avg Remediation (0.85% 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%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,525, largest modeled factor: Sea Level

45% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

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
45%
Pre-1980 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,525

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
$850
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Chesterfield 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 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 mapped to Chesterfield County ZIP codes

6 community water systems mapped to Chesterfield County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Chesterfield County

3 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.

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 an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (8 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Chesterfield County?
We map 6 public water systems to 8 ZIP codes in our data for Chesterfield County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Chesterfield County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Chesterfield County is sea level. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,525 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Chesterfield County?
The median home build year in Chesterfield County is 1983. 45% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have 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 at or 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}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/chesterfield/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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