COUNTY REPORT VA

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

Cumberland County62/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Cumberland County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23040 (64/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23901 (60/100)
$204K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (69% of home value)

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

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
57.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,680

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $700/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/yr

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

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 16%

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

$204K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Cumberland County?
Cumberland County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cumberland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cumberland County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,680 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cumberland County?
The median home build year in Cumberland County is 1978. 57.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cumberland County compare to Virginia?
Cumberland County has an average water safety score of 62/100, which is below the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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