Windham County, Vermont
32 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
While Windham County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 32 ZIP codes have logged violations.
How Windham County Compares
How Windham County Compares
Windham County scores 3 points below the Vermont state average (71/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Windham County, Vermont
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 9.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,392, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.433% avg pipe failure probability, 62% of ZIPs at high risk
69% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Windham County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 5 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: $1,392
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,947 housing units in Windham 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 Windham County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Windham 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 Windham 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 Windham County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brattleboro Water Department | 12,200 | 31 |
| 2 | Vernon Green Nursing Home | 96 | 19 |
| 3 | Vernon Hall | 50 | 19 |
| 4 | Huckle Hill Housing | 49 | 19 |
| 5 | Magic Village Water Coop | 308 | 18 |
30 total water systems serve Windham County.
All ZIP Codes in Windham County
32 ZIP codes tracked in Windham County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5101 | Bellows Falls | 83 | B | 0 | $188K |
| 2 | 5346 | Putney | 83 | B | 0 | $289K |
| 3 | 5350 | Readsboro | 83 | B | 0 | $200K |
| 4 | 5353 | Townshend | 82 | B | 2 | $258K |
| 5 | 5154 | Saxtons River | 80 | B | 3 | $173K |
| 6 | 5302 | Brattleboro | 80 | B | 3 | — |
| 7 | 5304 | Brattleboro | 80 | B | 3 | — |
| 8 | 5361 | Whitingham | 79 | B | 6 | $244K |
| 9 | 5343 | Jamaica | 78 | B | 1 | $289K |
| 10 | 5155 | South Londonderry | 75 | B | 6 | $265K |
| 11 | 5301 | Brattleboro | 75 | B | 3 | $265K |
| 12 | 5303 | Brattleboro | 75 | B | 3 | — |
| 13 | 5158 | Westminster | 74 | B | 7 (1 health) | $224K |
| 14 | 5148 | Londonderry | 73 | B | 12 (2 health) | $369K |
| 15 | 5356 | West Dover | 73 | B | 4 | $326K |
| 16 | 5363 | Wilmington | 73 | B | 8 | $285K |
| 17 | 5341 | East Dover | 63 | C | 0 | $298K |
| 18 | 5342 | Jacksonville | 63 | C | 0 | $279K |
| 19 | 5344 | Marlboro | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 20 | 5351 | South Newfane | 63 | C | 0 | $263K |
| 21 | 5354 | Vernon | 63 | C | 19 (8 health) | $261K |
| 22 | 5360 | West Wardsboro | 63 | C | 0 | $267K |
| 23 | 5362 | Williamsville | 63 | C | 0 | $328K |
| 24 | 5146 | Grafton | 55 | C | 0 | $295K |
| 25 | 5161 | Weston | 55 | C | 0 | $552K |
| 26 | 5345 | Newfane | 55 | C | 0 | $253K |
| 27 | 5355 | Wardsboro | 55 | C | 0 | $279K |
| 28 | 5141 | Cambridgeport | 53 | D | 0 | $254K |
| 29 | 5159 | Westminster Station | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 30 | 5357 | West Dummerston | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 31 | 5358 | West Halifax | 53 | D | 0 | $241K |
| 32 | 5359 | West Townshend | 53 | D | 0 | $293K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Windham County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Windham County, Vermont
Overview
Windham County in Vermont covers 32 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
14 of 32 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 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.