Bedford County, Virginia
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Bedford County ranks below average for water safety, with health-based violations recorded across multiple of its 8 ZIP codes.
How Bedford County Compares
How Bedford County Compares
Bedford County scores 16 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 18 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bedford County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $509, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.29% avg pipe failure probability
48.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $509
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,873 housing units in Bedford 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 Bedford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montvale Water, Inc. | 698 | 9 |
| 2 | Woodhaven Nursing Home | 75 | 9 |
| 3 | Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) | 38,794 | 0 |
| 4 | Mountain View Shores | 490 | 0 |
| 5 | PARK PLACE | 501 | 0 |
11 total water systems serve Bedford County.
All ZIP Codes in Bedford County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Bedford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24523 | Bedford | 70 | B | 0 | $228K |
| 2 | 24122 | Montvale | 66 | C | 9 | $190K |
| 3 | 24104 | Huddleston | 53 | D | 0 | $291K |
| 4 | 24184 | Wirtz | 53 | D | 0 | $222K |
| 5 | 24174 | Thaxton | 40 | D | 0 | $185K |
| 6 | 24178 | Villamont | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 24556 | Goode | 40 | D | 0 | $369K |
| 8 | 24570 | Lowry | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bedford County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bedford County, Virginia
Overview
Bedford County in Virginia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100).
1 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.
What You Can Do
Bedford County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
48.8% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.