Craig County, Virginia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 3 ZIP codes, Craig County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Craig County Compares
How Craig County Compares
Craig County scores 8 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,243, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.383% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
78% 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: $2,243
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,140 housing units in Craig 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 Craig County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Craig 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 Craig 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 Craig County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Richmond, | 229,395 | 5 |
| 2 | Founders Bridge | 980 | 5 |
| 3 | Tilmans Farm | 437 | 5 |
| 4 | Cedar Crest | 338 | 5 |
| 5 | Scots Landing | 183 | 5 |
6 total water systems serve Craig County.
All ZIP Codes in Craig County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Craig County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23240 | Richmond | 66 | C | 5 | — |
| 2 | 24127 | New Castle | 55 | C | 4 (1 health) | $179K |
| 3 | 24131 | Paint Bank | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Craig 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 — 78% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Craig County in Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
2 of 3 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.