COUNTY REPORT VT

Rutland County, Vermont

29 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Rutland County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Across Rutland County, ZIP-level Home Safety Scores average out to a grade in the top two bands; the page tracks 29 ZIP codes in all.

How Rutland County Compares

Rutland County82/100
Vermont avg89/100
National avg73/100

How Rutland County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
29
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Rutland County scores 7 points below the Vermont state average (89/100) and 9 points above the national average (73/100).

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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
29
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 05733 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 05701 (79/100)
$231K
Median Home Value
$300
Avg Remediation (0.13% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Rutland County, Vermont

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 10.3%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,132, largest modeled factor: Flood

66% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
66%
Pre-1980 Housing
52/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,132

Flood $542/yr
Energy Code Gap $530/yr
Water / Lead $318/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

34,822 housing units in Rutland County

Pre-1940 31%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 10%

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 Rutland County

$231K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Rutland County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Rutland County residents

Asthma 11.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Rutland County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Rutland County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

16 water systems mapped to Rutland County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Rutland County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Rutland County

29 ZIP codes tracked in Rutland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 05733 Brandon 83 B 0 $240K
2 05759 North Clarendon 83 B 2 $216K
3 05701 Rutland 79 B 12 $203K
4 05730 Belmont — — 1 $335K
5 05731 Benson — — —
6 05732 Bomoseen — — 2 $239K
7 05735 Castleton — — 2 $227K
8 05736 Center Rutland — — 2 $194K
9 05737 Chittenden — — $269K
10 05738 Cuttingsville — — $298K
11 05739 Danby — — 15 (1 health) $261K
12 05741 East Poultney — — —
13 05742 East Wallingford — — 1 $276K
14 05743 Fair Haven — — 4 $176K
15 05744 Florence — — 24 $147K
16 05745 Forest Dale — — —
17 05750 Hydeville — — —
18 05751 Killington — — 21 $478K
19 05757 Middletown Springs — — $240K
20 05758 Mount Holly — — 1 $231K
21 05761 Pawlet — — $312K
22 05762 Pittsfield — — $251K
23 05763 Pittsford — — 0 $219K
24 05764 Poultney — — 0 $209K
25 05765 Proctor — — 24 $199K
26 05773 Wallingford — — 1 $258K
27 05774 Wells — — 0 $210K
28 05775 West Pawlet — — $172K
29 05777 West Rutland — — 0 $193K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Rutland County

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Overview

Rutland County in Vermont covers 29 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100) across 3 scored records.

14 of 19 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

Is water safe in Rutland County?
Rutland County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (29 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Rutland County?
We map 16 public water systems to 29 ZIP codes in our data for Rutland County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rutland County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Rutland County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,132 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Rutland County?
The median home build year in Rutland County is 1974. 66% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Rutland County compare to Vermont?
Rutland County has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Vermont state average of 89/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rutland County, VT: HSS 82/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/vermont/rutland/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-vermont-rutland,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Rutland County, VT: HSS 82/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/vermont/rutland/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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