COUNTY REPORT SC

Edgefield County, South Carolina

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Edgefield: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

In current tracking cycles, Edgefield County - spanning 7 ZIP codes - records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.

How Edgefield County Compares

Edgefield County78/100
South Carolina avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Edgefield County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Edgefield County scores 0 points above the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29832 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29899 (66/100)
$159K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (75% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Edgefield 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: 16.1 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 18.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $587, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk

58.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1980
Median Build Year
58.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
29%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $587

Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $285/yr
Water / Lead $167/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

17,734 housing units in Edgefield County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 28%

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 Edgefield County

$159K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Edgefield 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 Edgefield County residents

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Edgefield County

6 community water systems serving Edgefield County.

Systems with the most violations in Edgefield County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Edgefield County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Edgefield County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 29832 Johnston 99 A 0 $113K
2 29824 Edgefield 95 A 1 $123K
3 29860 North Augusta 90 A 1 $249K
4 29835 Mc Cormick 66 C 0 $195K
5 29844 Parksville 66 C 0 $221K
6 29845 Plum Branch 66 C 0 $93K
7 29899 Mc Cormick 66 C 0

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Overview

Edgefield County in South Carolina covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

2 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Edgefield County?
Edgefield County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Edgefield County?
Edgefield County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Edgefield County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Edgefield County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $587 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Edgefield County?
The median home build year in Edgefield County is 1980. 58.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Edgefield County compare to South Carolina?
Edgefield County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the South Carolina state average of 78/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Edgefield County, SC: 2 Violations - 78/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/edgefield/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Edgefield County, SC: 2 Violations - 78/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/edgefield/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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