Saluda County, South Carolina
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Saluda County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 3 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Saluda County Compares
How Saluda County Compares
Saluda County scores 4 points above the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 16.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $320, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
56% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Saluda County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 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: $320
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,823 housing units in Saluda 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 Saluda County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Saluda 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 Saluda 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 Saluda County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saluda Company W&s Authority (4120001) | 4,535 | 10 |
| 2 | Saluda Cpw (sc4110001) | 3,390 | 8 |
| 3 | Richard Deason Mhp (sc4160011) | 55 | 8 |
| 4 | Ridge Spring Town of (sc4110002) | 1,575 | 2 |
| 5 | Aiken City of (0210001) | 45,090 | 2 |
7 total water systems serve Saluda County.
All ZIP Codes in Saluda County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Saluda County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29129 | Ridge Spring | 94 | A | 2 (1 health) | $130K |
| 2 | 29138 | Saluda | 87 | A | 8 (4 health) | $111K |
| 3 | 29166 | Ward | 66 | C | 0 | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Saluda County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
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- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Saluda County in South Carolina covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations 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.