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Oconee County, South Carolina

13 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 13 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 13 tracked ZIP records scored
13
ZIP Codes
$219K
Median Home Value
$1,092
Avg Remediation (50% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Oconee County, South Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 15.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $618, driven primarily by flood

44.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

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

Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1994
Median Build Year
44.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
29/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
8%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $618

Flood $257/yr
Wildfire $208/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

41,145 housing units in Oconee County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 30%

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 Oconee County

$219K
Median Home Value
$1,092
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (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 Oconee County

8 community water systems serving Oconee County.

Show all 8 water systems

12 total water systems serve Oconee County.

Systems with the most violations in Oconee County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Oconee County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Oconee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 29643 Fair Play 10 (1 health) $265K
2 29658 Long Creek
3 29664 Mountain Rest $219K
4 29665 Newry 0
5 29672 Seneca 4 $394K
6 29675 Richland
7 29676 Salem 3 $404K
8 29678 Seneca 10 $206K
9 29679 Seneca
10 29686 Tamassee 2 $250K
11 29691 Walhalla 4 $180K
12 29693 Westminster 9 (1 health) $169K
13 29696 West Union 4 $185K

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Overview

Oconee County in South Carolina covers 13 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

8 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Oconee County?
Oconee County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Oconee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Oconee County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $618 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Oconee County?
The median home build year in Oconee County is 1994. 44.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Oconee County, South Carolina Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/oconee/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Oconee County, South Carolina Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/south-carolina/oconee/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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