Culpeper County, Virginia
26 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 26 ZIP codes, Culpeper County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Culpeper County Compares
How Culpeper County Compares
Culpeper County scores 6 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Culpeper County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,057, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.272% avg pipe failure probability
43.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Culpeper County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $2,057
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
72,915 housing units in Culpeper 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 Culpeper County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Culpeper 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 Culpeper 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 Culpeper County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview Acres | 336 | 11 |
| 2 | Clairmont Manor | 155 | 11 |
| 3 | ORANGE, TOWN OF | 5,022 | 11 |
| 4 | Hartland Institute | 150 | 11 |
| 5 | FAIRFAX COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 1,121,613 | 0 |
20 total water systems serve Culpeper County.
All ZIP Codes in Culpeper County
26 ZIP codes tracked in Culpeper County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22726 | Lignum | 83 | B | 0 | $359K |
| 2 | 22737 | Rixeyville | 83 | B | 0 | $378K |
| 3 | 22733 | Rapidan | 82 | B | 11 (1 health) | $275K |
| 4 | 22701 | Culpeper | 78 | B | 0 | $376K |
| 5 | 22729 | Mitchells | 72 | B | 0 | $345K |
| 6 | 20121 | Centreville | 63 | C | 0 | $488K |
| 7 | 20143 | Catharpin | 63 | C | 0 | $1023K |
| 8 | 22728 | Midland | 63 | C | 0 | $495K |
| 9 | 20120 | Centreville | 55 | C | 0 | $620K |
| 10 | 20124 | Clifton | 55 | C | 0 | $870K |
| 11 | 20155 | Gainesville | 55 | C | 0 | $630K |
| 12 | 22508 | Locust Grove | 55 | C | 0 | $368K |
| 13 | 20128 | Orlean | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 14 | 20156 | Gainesville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 20168 | Haymarket | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 16 | 22433 | Burr Hill | 53 | D | 0 | $336K |
| 17 | 22712 | Bealeton | 53 | D | 0 | $373K |
| 18 | 22713 | Boston | 53 | D | 0 | $368K |
| 19 | 22714 | Brandy Station | 53 | D | 0 | $546K |
| 20 | 22716 | Castleton | 53 | D | 0 | $629K |
| 21 | 22718 | Elkwood | 53 | D | 0 | $355K |
| 22 | 22735 | Reva | 53 | D | 0 | $292K |
| 23 | 22736 | Richardsville | 53 | D | 0 | $315K |
| 24 | 22741 | Stevensburg | 53 | D | 0 | $441K |
| 25 | 22742 | Sumerduck | 53 | D | 0 | $425K |
| 26 | 22746 | Viewtown | 53 | D | 0 | $567K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Culpeper County, Virginia
Overview
Culpeper County in Virginia covers 26 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
1 of 26 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.