COUNTY REPORT SC

Dillon County, South Carolina

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

EPA monitoring reports for Dillon County cover 6 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.

How Dillon County Compares

Dillon County76/100
South Carolina avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Dillon County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Dillon County scores 2 points below the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29536 (90/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29568 (55/100)
$90K
Median Home Value
$2,233
Avg Remediation (248% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Dillon 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: 16.6 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 18.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,500, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.283% avg pipe failure probability

41.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1991
Median Build Year
41.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,500

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,167/yr
Energy Code Gap $195/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

22,110 housing units in Dillon County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 35%

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 Dillon County

$90K
Median Home Value
$2,233
Est. Remediation Cost
2.5%
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 Dillon County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Dillon County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 GSW&SA (SC2620004) 247,550 0
2 Conway City of (sc2610008) 27,005 0
3 Trico Water Company (sc1720001) 17,963 0
4 Dillon City of (sc1710001) 6,998 0
5 Latta Town of (sc1710002) 2,076 0

7 total water systems serve Dillon County.

All ZIP Codes in Dillon County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Dillon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 29536 Dillon 90 A 0 $87K
2 29565 Latta 90 A 0 $70K
3 29511 Aynor 73 B 0 $217K
4 29547 Hamer 73 B 0 $93K
5 29592 Sellers 73 B 0 $46K
6 29568 Longs 55 C 0 $235K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Dillon 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

Dillon County in South Carolina covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Dillon County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Dillon County?
Dillon County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Dillon County?
Dillon County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dillon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Dillon County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,500 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Dillon County?
The median home build year in Dillon County is 1991. 41.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Dillon County compare to South Carolina?
Dillon County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is below the South Carolina state average of 78/100.

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