Botetourt County, Virginia
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Botetourt County's 9 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Botetourt County Compares
How Botetourt County Compares
Botetourt County scores 8 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Botetourt County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $898, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.321% avg pipe failure probability
53.6% 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: $898
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,173 housing units in Botetourt 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 Botetourt County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Botetourt 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 Botetourt 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 Botetourt County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Virginia Water Authority | 182,700 | 13 |
| 2 | Ashley Plantation | 875 | 11 |
| 3 | Brookfield | 415 | 7 |
| 4 | Mountain View | 2,773 | 7 |
| 5 | TROUTVILLE, TOWN OF | 500 | 7 |
17 total water systems serve Botetourt County.
All ZIP Codes in Botetourt County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Botetourt County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24090 | Fincastle | 67 | C | 1 | $267K |
| 2 | 24064 | Blue Ridge | 65 | C | 0 | $246K |
| 3 | 24050 | Roanoke | 63 | C | 4 | — |
| 4 | 24077 | Cloverdale | 62 | C | 1 | $321K |
| 5 | 24066 | Buchanan | 60 | C | 1 | $200K |
| 6 | 24175 | Troutville | 57 | C | 6 | $274K |
| 7 | 24083 | Daleville | 53 | D | 0 | $371K |
| 8 | 24579 | Natural Bridge Station | 53 | D | 0 | $139K |
| 9 | 24130 | Oriskany | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Botetourt County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53.6% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Botetourt County, Virginia
Overview
Botetourt County in Virginia covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
5 of 9 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.