COUNTY REPORT VT

Rutland County, Vermont

29 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Rutland County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Unlike many counties its size, Rutland County keeps violation rates low - all 29 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.

How Rutland County Compares

Rutland County81/100
Vermont avg90/100
National avg73/100

How Rutland County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
29
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Rutland County scores 9 points below the Vermont state average (90/100) and 8 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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
29
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 05733 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 05701 (79/100)
$231K
Median Home Value
$1,634
Avg Remediation (71% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,401, driven primarily by flood

72.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
6 (6 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 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 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
72.6%
Pre-1978 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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,401

Flood $542/yr
Energy Code Gap $530/yr
Water / Lead $265/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
$1,634
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Rutland 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 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 serving Rutland County

8 community water systems serving Rutland County.

Show all 8 water systems

16 total water systems serve Rutland County.

Systems with the most violations in Rutland County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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 05701 Rutland 79 B 12 $203K
3 05730 Belmont 1 $335K
4 05731 Benson
5 05732 Bomoseen 2 $239K
6 05735 Castleton 2 $227K
7 05736 Center Rutland 2 $194K
8 05737 Chittenden $269K
9 05738 Cuttingsville $298K
10 05739 Danby 15 (1 health) $261K
11 05741 East Poultney
12 05742 East Wallingford 1 $276K
13 05743 Fair Haven 4 $176K
14 05744 Florence 24 $147K
15 05745 Forest Dale
16 05750 Hydeville
17 05751 Killington 21 $478K
18 05757 Middletown Springs $240K
19 05758 Mount Holly 1 $231K
20 05759 North Clarendon 2 $216K
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

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Overview

Rutland County in Vermont covers 29 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 2 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 a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 29 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Rutland County?
Rutland County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 29 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rutland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Rutland County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,401 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rutland County?
The median home build year in Rutland County is 1974. 72.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Rutland County compare to Vermont?
Rutland County has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Vermont state average of 90/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rutland County, VT: HSS 81/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/vermont/rutland/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Rutland County, VT: HSS 81/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/vermont/rutland/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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