COUNTY REPORT VA

Floyd County, Virginia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Safe water is the norm for most of Floyd County's 4 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.

How Floyd County Compares

Floyd County64/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Floyd County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Floyd County scores 2 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 24380 (79/100)
Lowest ZIP: 24185 (53/100)
$208K
Median Home Value
$1,525
Avg Remediation (73% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 14.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $668, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.343% avg pipe failure probability

53.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1993
Median Build Year
53.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
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: $668

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Flood $150/yr
Water / Lead $113/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

6,134 housing units in Floyd County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 24%

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 Floyd County

$208K
Median Home Value
$1,525
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Floyd 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 Floyd County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Floyd County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Floyd County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 24380 Willis 79 B 5 $214K
2 24105 Indian Valley 63 C 0 $183K
3 24091 Floyd 59 C 6 (1 health) $245K
4 24185 Woolwine 53 D 0 $203K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Floyd County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Floyd County in Virginia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Floyd County?
Floyd 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 Floyd County?
Floyd County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Floyd County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Floyd County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $668 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Floyd County?
The median home build year in Floyd County is 1993. 53.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Floyd County compare to Virginia?
Floyd County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is below the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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