COUNTY REPORT VA

Charlottesville County, Virginia

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Charlottesville County, the 8 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Charlottesville County Compares

Charlottesville County81/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Charlottesville County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Charlottesville County scores 15 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22904 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22903 (77/100)
$452K
Median Home Value
$700
Avg Remediation (15% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Charlottesville 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: 11.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 10.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,036, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.315% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

32%
Pipe Failure Probability
13%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,036

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $250/yr
Energy Code Gap $169/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Charlottesville County

$452K
Median Home Value
$700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33% (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 Charlottesville County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Acsa Urban Area 77,408 24
2 City of Charlottesville, 48,019 24
3 Acsa Crozet 12,415 24
4 Acsa Scottsville 710 24
5 Keswick Estates 504 24

7 total water systems serve Charlottesville County.

All ZIP Codes in Charlottesville County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Charlottesville County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22904 Charlottesville 82 B 3
2 22905 Charlottesville 82 B 3
3 22906 Charlottesville 82 B 3
4 22907 Charlottesville 82 B 3
5 22908 Charlottesville 82 B 3
6 22910 Charlottesville 82 B 3
7 22902 Charlottesville 77 B 3 $393K
8 22903 Charlottesville 77 B 3 $511K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Charlottesville County

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Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Charlottesville County, Virginia

Overview

Charlottesville County in Virginia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

8 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Charlottesville County?
Charlottesville County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Charlottesville County?
Charlottesville County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Charlottesville County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Charlottesville County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,036 per homeowner.
How does Charlottesville County compare to Virginia?
Charlottesville County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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