COUNTY REPORT VA

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

Campbell County57/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Campbell County Compares

C
County Grade
57/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
57
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 24517 (69/100)
Lowest ZIP: 24577 (40/100)
$140K
Median Home Value
$1,960
Avg Remediation (140% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
68.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
40%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $712

Energy Code Gap $432/yr
Flood $160/yr
Water / Lead $120/yr

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

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 12%

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

$140K
Median Home Value
$1,960
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Campbell County?
Campbell County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Campbell County?
Campbell County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Campbell County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Campbell County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $712 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Campbell County?
The median home build year in Campbell County is 1977. 68.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Campbell County compare to Virginia?
Campbell County has an average water safety score of 57/100, which is below the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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