Lee County, South Carolina
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Lee County's 4 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Lee County Compares
How Lee County Compares
Lee 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: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 19%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,853, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.313% avg pipe failure probability
55.8% 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: $3,853
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,814 housing units in Lee 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 Lee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishopville Town of (sc3110001) | 3,810 | 1 |
| 2 | LYNCHBURG TOWN OF (SC3110002) | 373 | 1 |
| 3 | Darlington County W&sa (sc1620001) | 52,288 | 0 |
| 4 | Florence City of (sc2110001) | 79,745 | 0 |
| 5 | Lamar Town of (sc1610004) | 1,034 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Lee County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Lee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29080 | Lynchburg | 93 | A | 1 | $111K |
| 2 | 29010 | Bishopville | 90 | A | 0 | $105K |
| 3 | 29161 | Timmonsville | 73 | B | 0 | $126K |
| 4 | 29046 | Elliott | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lee County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.8% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Lee County in South Carolina covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
1 of 4 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.