Buchanan County, Virginia
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 9 ZIP codes in Buchanan County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Buchanan County Compares
How Buchanan County Compares
Buchanan 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Buchanan County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 17.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,340, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.382% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
70.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Buchanan County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,340
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,315 housing units in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Buchanan 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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUCHANAN CO PSA | 19,326 | 8 |
| 2 | Grassy Creek-bcpsa | 440 | 8 |
| 3 | Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa | 69 | 8 |
| 4 | Shortt Gap - Bcpsa | 64 | 8 |
| 5 | Page - Bcpsa | 50 | 8 |
All ZIP Codes in Buchanan County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Buchanan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24656 | Vansant | 73 | B | 8 (5 health) | $90K |
| 2 | 24217 | Bee | 63 | C | 0 | $157K |
| 3 | 24239 | Davenport | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 24624 | Keen Mountain | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 24658 | Wolford | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 24631 | Oakwood | 55 | C | 0 | $62K |
| 7 | 24627 | Mavisdale | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 24614 | Grundy | 50 | D | 0 | $118K |
| 9 | 24620 | Hurley | 50 | D | 0 | $66K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Buchanan County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Buchanan County, Virginia
Overview
Buchanan County in Virginia covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
1 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations 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.