COUNTY REPORT VT

Windham County, Vermont

31 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Windham County: B.

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

Although county size varies, Windham County's 31 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Windham County Compares

Windham County82/100
Vermont avg90/100
National avg73/100

How Windham County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
31
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
31
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 05301 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 05360 (82/100)
$265K
Median Home Value
$1,645
Avg Remediation (62% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 9.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,579, driven primarily by flood

69% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↓ Improving trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 25.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
69%
Pre-1978 Housing
51/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
89%
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: $1,579

Flood $617/yr
Energy Code Gap $486/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

30,377 housing units in Windham County

Pre-1940 27%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 13%

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

$265K
Median Home Value
$1,645
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 25.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Windham County

8 community water systems serving Windham County.

Show all 8 water systems

13 total water systems serve Windham County.

Systems with the most violations in Windham County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Windham County

31 ZIP codes tracked in Windham County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 05301 Brattleboro 83 B 0 $265K
2 05101 Bellows Falls 82 B 3 $188K
3 05360 West Wardsboro 82 B 28 (1 health) $267K
4 05141 Cambridgeport $254K
5 05146 Grafton $295K
6 05148 Londonderry $369K
7 05154 Saxtons River $173K
8 05155 South Londonderry $265K
9 05158 Westminster $224K
10 05159 Westminster Station
11 05302 Brattleboro
12 05303 Brattleboro
13 05304 Brattleboro
14 05341 East Dover $298K
15 05342 Jacksonville $279K
16 05343 Jamaica $289K
17 05344 Marlboro
18 05345 Newfane $253K
19 05346 Putney 0 $289K
20 05350 Readsboro $200K
21 05351 South Newfane $263K
22 05353 Townshend $258K
23 05354 Vernon 0 $261K
24 05355 Wardsboro 28 (1 health) $279K
25 05356 West Dover 0 $326K
26 05357 West Dummerston
27 05358 West Halifax $241K
28 05359 West Townshend $293K
29 05361 Whitingham $244K
30 05362 Williamsville $328K
31 05363 Wilmington 2 $285K

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Overview

Windham County in Vermont covers 31 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100) across 3 scored records.

4 of 8 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 Windham County?
Windham County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 31 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Windham County?
Windham County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 31 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Windham County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Windham County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,579 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Windham County?
The median home build year in Windham County is 1976. 69% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Windham County compare to Vermont?
Windham County has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Vermont state average of 90/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Windham County, VT: HSS 82/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/vermont/windham/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Windham County, VT: HSS 82/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/vermont/windham/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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