Bland County, Virginia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Bland County's 3 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Bland County Compares
How Bland County Compares
Bland County scores 7 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,193, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.387% avg pipe failure probability
58.3% 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: $1,193
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,901 housing units in Bland 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 Bland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bland 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 Bland 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 Bland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin Town of | 6,538 | 21 |
| 2 | RADFORD, CITY OF | 17,420 | 21 |
| 3 | Pulaski, Town of | 9,473 | 21 |
| 4 | Pulaski County Psa | 9,452 | 21 |
| 5 | Prices Fork/merrimac | 4,541 | 21 |
11 total water systems serve Bland County.
All ZIP Codes in Bland County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Bland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24084 | Dublin | 66 | C | 21 (1 health) | $188K |
| 2 | 24315 | Bland | 61 | C | 7 | $172K |
| 3 | 24366 | Rocky Gap | 51 | D | 6 | $63K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bland County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Bland County in Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.