Hampton County, South Carolina
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
In recent assessments, Hampton County's 14 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Hampton County Compares
How Hampton County Compares
Hampton County scores 3 points above the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hampton 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: 16.3 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 19.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,323, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.297% avg pipe failure probability
49% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,323
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,117 housing units in Hampton 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 Hampton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hampton 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 Hampton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Hampton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotia Town of (sc2510008) | 161 | 17 |
| 2 | Estill Town of (sc2510002) | 2,120 | 12 |
| 3 | Brunson Town of (sc2510004) | 649 | 2 |
| 4 | HAMPTON TOWN OF (2510001) | 3,467 | 2 |
| 5 | VARNVILLE TOWN OF (2510005) | 1,865 | 2 |
9 total water systems serve Hampton County.
All ZIP Codes in Hampton County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Hampton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29921 | Furman | 99 | A | 0 | $83K |
| 2 | 29923 | Gifford | 99 | A | 0 | $92K |
| 3 | 29911 | Brunson | 96 | A | 1 | $124K |
| 4 | 29944 | Varnville | 95 | A | 0 | $96K |
| 5 | 29924 | Hampton | 90 | A | 1 | $145K |
| 6 | 29939 | Scotia | 90 | A | 7 | — |
| 7 | 29918 | Estill | 83 | B | 10 | $89K |
| 8 | 29912 | Coosawhatchie | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 9 | 29922 | Garnett | 73 | B | 0 | $52K |
| 10 | 29913 | Crocketville | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 11 | 29916 | Early Branch | 66 | C | 0 | $99K |
| 12 | 29932 | Luray | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 13 | 29933 | Miley | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 29934 | Pineland | 66 | C | 0 | $218K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hampton County, South Carolina
Overview
Hampton County in South Carolina covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
4 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.