Emporia County, Virginia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Based on current EPA data, Emporia County's 1 ZIP code maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Emporia County Compares
How Emporia County Compares
Emporia 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: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 12.8%, diabetes 20%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,330, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.46% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
65% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Emporia County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 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: $5,330
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,274 housing units in Emporia 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 Emporia County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Emporia 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 Emporia County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Emporia County
1 ZIP code tracked in Emporia County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23847 | Emporia | 81 | B | 9 (8 health) | $134K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Emporia County
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- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Emporia County in Virginia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations 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.