Pickens County, South Carolina
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
In recent assessments, Pickens County's 14 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Pickens County Compares
How Pickens County Compares
Pickens County scores 2 points below the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pickens 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: 13 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 12.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $481, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.276% avg pipe failure probability
47.8% 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: $481
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
61,723 housing units in Pickens 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 Pickens County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pickens 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 Pickens 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 Pickens County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easley Central W/d #1 (sc3920001) | 3,283 | 11 |
| 2 | Six Mile W/d (sc3920002) | 14,845 | 8 |
| 3 | Easley Central W/d #2 (sc3920007) | 3,234 | 8 |
| 4 | Southside W/d (3920010) | 9,568 | 7 |
| 5 | Easley Combined Util (sc3910002) | 36,098 | 7 |
24 total water systems serve Pickens County.
All ZIP Codes in Pickens County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Pickens County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29630 | Central | 83 | B | 0 | $220K |
| 2 | 29682 | Six Mile | 82 | B | 3 | $216K |
| 3 | 29632 | Clemson | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 4 | 29633 | Clemson | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 5 | 29634 | Clemson | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 6 | 29641 | Easley | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 7 | 29657 | Liberty | 80 | B | 4 | $171K |
| 8 | 29671 | Pickens | 79 | B | 1 (1 health) | $202K |
| 9 | 29631 | Clemson | 76 | B | 1 | $362K |
| 10 | 29640 | Easley | 76 | B | 1 | $197K |
| 11 | 29642 | Easley | 76 | B | 1 | $268K |
| 12 | 29667 | Norris | 76 | B | 0 | $171K |
| 13 | 29685 | Sunset | 63 | C | 0 | $356K |
| 14 | 29688 | Tigerville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pickens County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pickens County, South Carolina
Overview
Pickens County in South Carolina covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
10 of 14 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.