Franklin County, Virginia
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Homeowners across Franklin County's 13 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Franklin County Compares
How Franklin County Compares
Franklin County scores 11 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Franklin County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 11%, diabetes 15.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $592, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.294% avg pipe failure probability
49.1% 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: $592
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
31,691 housing units in Franklin 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 Franklin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Virginia Water Authority | 182,700 | 7 |
| 2 | ROCKY MOUNT, TOWN OF | 6,000 | 7 |
| 3 | Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) | 38,794 | 5 |
| 4 | Lynville on the Lake | 90 | 5 |
| 5 | Park Place | 501 | 5 |
17 total water systems serve Franklin County.
All ZIP Codes in Franklin County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Franklin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24101 | Hardy | 95 | A | 0 | $285K |
| 2 | 24151 | Rocky Mount | 95 | A | 1 | $191K |
| 3 | 24065 | Boones Mill | 90 | A | 1 | $241K |
| 4 | 24121 | Moneta | 86 | A | 5 | $353K |
| 5 | 24067 | Callaway | 73 | B | 0 | $186K |
| 6 | 24088 | Ferrum | 73 | B | 0 | $127K |
| 7 | 24092 | Glade Hill | 73 | B | 0 | $215K |
| 8 | 24095 | Goodview | 73 | B | 0 | $228K |
| 9 | 24176 | Union Hall | 73 | B | 0 | $592K |
| 10 | 24079 | Copper Hill | 66 | C | 0 | $208K |
| 11 | 24146 | Redwood | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 12 | 24161 | Sandy Level | 66 | C | 0 | $121K |
| 13 | 24530 | Callands | 66 | C | 0 | $172K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Franklin County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Franklin County, Virginia
Overview
Franklin County in Virginia covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
3 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.