CITY REPORT VA

Buena Vista City, Virginia

1 ZIP code · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 1 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 1 tracked ZIP records scored
1
ZIP Codes
$159K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (76% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 12.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,640, driven primarily by flood

63% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

City Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
63%
Pre-1978 Housing
38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
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: $3,640

Flood $2,800/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,976 housing units in Buena Vista City

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 14%

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 Buena Vista City

$159K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Buena Vista City, 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 Buena Vista City residents

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Buena Vista City

4 community water systems serving Buena Vista City.

Systems with the most violations in Buena Vista City

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Buena Vista City

1 ZIP code tracked in Buena Vista City.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 24416 Buena Vista 11 $159K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Buena Vista City

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Overview

Buena Vista City in Virginia covers 1 tracked ZIP record. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

1 of 1 ZIP code 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 Buena Vista City?
Buena Vista City is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP code.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Buena Vista City?
The primary environmental risk factor in Buena Vista City is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,640 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Buena Vista City?
The median home build year in Buena Vista City is 1973. 63% 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). Buena Vista City, Virginia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/buena-vista/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Buena Vista City, Virginia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/buena-vista/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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