Campbell County, Virginia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Campbell County, 5 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Campbell County Compares
How Campbell County Compares
Campbell County scores 9 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Campbell County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 15.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $712, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.36% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
68.8% 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: $712
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,909 housing units in Campbell 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 Campbell County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Campbell 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 Campbell 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 Campbell County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookneal, Town of | 1,500 | 2 |
| 2 | Altavista, Town of | 3,850 | 1 |
| 3 | City of Lynchburg, | 80,995 | 0 |
| 4 | Campbell County Central System | 21,761 | 0 |
| 5 | Campbell County East System | 2,505 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Campbell County.
All ZIP Codes in Campbell County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Campbell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24517 | Altavista | 69 | C | 1 (1 health) | $134K |
| 2 | 24528 | Brookneal | 69 | C | 2 | $135K |
| 3 | 24513 | Lynchburg | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 24571 | Lynch Station | 40 | D | 0 | $145K |
| 5 | 24577 | Nathalie | 40 | D | 0 | $156K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Campbell 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 — 68.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Campbell County, Virginia
Overview
Campbell County in Virginia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
2 of 5 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.