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Augusta County, Virginia

19 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 19 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 19 tracked ZIP records scored
19
ZIP Codes
$267K
Median Home Value
$2,167
Avg Remediation (81% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Augusta County, Virginia

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 13.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,184, driven primarily by flood

50.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
50.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
29%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $1,184

Flood $514/yr
Energy Code Gap $344/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

19,195 housing units in Augusta County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 27%

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 Augusta County

$267K
Median Home Value
$2,167
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Augusta 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 Augusta County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Augusta County

5 community water systems serving Augusta County.

Systems with the most violations in Augusta County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Augusta County

19 ZIP codes tracked in Augusta County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22843 Mount Solon 0 $247K
2 22939 Fishersville 2 $324K
3 22952 Lyndhurst 2 $237K
4 24411 Augusta Springs
5 24430 Craigsville $146K
6 24431 Crimora 0 $176K
7 24432 Deerfield $165K
8 24437 Fort Defiance 0 $298K
9 24440 Greenville $273K
10 24459 Middlebrook $410K
11 24463 Mint Spring
12 24467 Mount Sidney 0 $380K
13 24469 New Hope
14 24476 Steeles Tavern $207K
15 24477 Stuarts Draft 5 $261K
16 24479 Swoope $325K
17 24482 Verona 0 $234K
18 24485 West Augusta $275K
19 24486 Weyers Cave 0 $284K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Augusta County

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Overview

Augusta County in Virginia covers 19 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

3 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Augusta County?
Augusta County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 19 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Augusta County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Augusta County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,184 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Augusta County?
The median home build year in Augusta County is 1988. 50.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Augusta County, Virginia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/augusta/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Augusta County, Virginia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/augusta/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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