Charles City County, Virginia
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 7 ZIP codes, Charles City County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Charles City County Compares
How Charles City County Compares
Charles City County scores 4 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Charles City County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 14.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,607, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.236% avg pipe failure probability
35.4% 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: $3,607
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
57,141 housing units in Charles City 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 Charles City County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Charles City 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 Charles City 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 Charles City County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayside Area | 368 | 6 |
| 2 | Mt Zion/rustic Area | 243 | 6 |
| 3 | CHESTERFIELD CO CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM | 389,897 | 0 |
| 4 | RICHMOND, CITY OF | 229,395 | 0 |
| 5 | Founders Bridge | 980 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Charles City County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Charles City County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23030 | Charles City | 91 | A | 6 | $238K |
| 2 | 23173 | University Of Richmond | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 23114 | Midlothian | 66 | C | 0 | $377K |
| 4 | 23147 | Ruthville | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 23112 | Midlothian | 65 | C | 0 | $367K |
| 6 | 23113 | Midlothian | 65 | C | 0 | $580K |
| 7 | 23831 | Chester | 65 | C | 0 | $300K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Charles City 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 Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Charles City County, Virginia
Overview
Charles City County in Virginia covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
1 of 7 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.