Laurens County, South Carolina
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Based on current EPA data, Laurens County's 10 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Laurens County Compares
How Laurens County Compares
Laurens County scores 13 points below the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Laurens 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: 14.5 (asthma 10%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $584, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.36% avg pipe failure probability, 30% of ZIPs at high risk
64.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Laurens County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $584
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
28,996 housing units in Laurens 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 Laurens County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) | 36,314 | 4 |
| 2 | Clinton City of (sc3010002) | 8,938 | 3 |
| 3 | Laurens Cpw (sc3010001) | 13,902 | 3 |
| 4 | Ranch Road Water (sc3050008) | 40 | 3 |
| 5 | SUNSET POINTE S/D (SC3050013) | 60 | 1 |
11 total water systems serve Laurens County.
All ZIP Codes in Laurens County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Laurens County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29325 | Clinton | 83 | B | 0 | $163K |
| 2 | 29384 | Waterloo | 83 | B | 1 | $149K |
| 3 | 29360 | Laurens | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) | $152K |
| 4 | 29692 | Ware Shoals | 75 | B | 0 | $95K |
| 5 | 29332 | Cross Hill | 63 | C | 0 | $133K |
| 6 | 29331 | Cross Anchor | 53 | D | 0 | $93K |
| 7 | 29351 | Joanna | 53 | D | 0 | $108K |
| 8 | 29355 | Kinards | 53 | D | 0 | $99K |
| 9 | 29370 | Mountville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 29645 | Gray Court | 53 | D | 0 | $164K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Laurens County, South Carolina
Overview
Laurens County in South Carolina covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
2 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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.