Cumberland County, Virginia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 2 ZIP codes, Cumberland 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 Cumberland County Compares
How Cumberland County Compares
Cumberland County scores 4 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 16.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,680, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.305% avg pipe failure probability
57.5% 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: $2,680
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,890 housing units in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Cumberland County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Cumberland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23040 | Cumberland | 64 | C | 0 | $188K |
| 2 | 23901 | Farmville | 60 | C | 0 | $220K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cumberland County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Cumberland County in Virginia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Cumberland County.
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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.