Charlotte County, Virginia
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Charlotte County, 10 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Charlotte County Compares
How Charlotte County Compares
Charlotte 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: Charlotte County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 18.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $545, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk
59.1% 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: $545
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,416 housing units in Charlotte 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 Charlotte County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Charlotte 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 Charlotte County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Charlotte County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keysville, Town of | 800 | 6 |
| 2 | Drakes Branch, Town of | 530 | 2 |
| 3 | PHENIX, TOWN OF | 206 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Charlotte County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Charlotte County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23959 | Phenix | 83 | B | 0 | $143K |
| 2 | 23947 | Keysville | 71 | B | 4 (2 health) | $148K |
| 3 | 23937 | Drakes Branch | 62 | C | 2 | $80K |
| 4 | 23923 | Charlotte Court House | 53 | D | 0 | $166K |
| 5 | 23934 | Cullen | 53 | D | 0 | $208K |
| 6 | 23941 | Fort Mitchell | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 23954 | Meherrin | 53 | D | 0 | $160K |
| 8 | 23962 | Randolph | 53 | D | 0 | $86K |
| 9 | 23963 | Red House | 53 | D | 0 | $223K |
| 10 | 23967 | Saxe | 53 | D | 0 | $166K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Charlotte County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.1% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Charlotte County, Virginia
Overview
Charlotte County in Virginia covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
2 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.