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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

Hampton County81/100
South Carolina avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Hampton County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29921 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29934 (66/100)
$96K
Median Home Value
$1,440
Avg Remediation (150% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
49%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
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: $3,323

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr
Flood $100/yr

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

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 43%
2000+ 17%

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

$96K
Median Home Value
$1,440
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.7% (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 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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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hampton County?
Hampton County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 14 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hampton County?
Hampton County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hampton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hampton County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,323 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hampton County?
The median home build year in Hampton County is 1984. 49% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hampton County compare to South Carolina?
Hampton County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the South Carolina state average of 78/100.

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