COUNTY REPORT VA

Fredericksburg County, Virginia

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 96/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Fredericksburg: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

For households in Fredericksburg County, the 3 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Fredericksburg County Compares

Fredericksburg County96/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Fredericksburg County Compares

A
County Grade
96/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Fredericksburg County scores 30 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 28 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

A
County Grade
96
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22402 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22401 (90/100)
$462K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (26% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.7 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 10.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,187, driven primarily by sea_level

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,187

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $1,400/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Fredericksburg County

$462K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (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.

Water systems serving Fredericksburg County

5 community water systems serving Fredericksburg County.

All ZIP Codes in Fredericksburg County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Fredericksburg County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22402 Fredericksburg 99 A 0
2 22404 Fredericksburg 99 A 0
3 22401 Fredericksburg 90 A 0 $462K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Fredericksburg County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Fredericksburg County in Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (96/100).

No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Fredericksburg County as of the latest reporting period.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Fredericksburg County?
Fredericksburg County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Fredericksburg County?
Fredericksburg County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Fredericksburg County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Fredericksburg County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,187 per homeowner.
How does Fredericksburg County compare to Virginia?
Fredericksburg County has an average water safety score of 96/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Fredericksburg County, VA Water Safety: 96/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/fredericksburg/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Fredericksburg County, VA Water Safety: 96/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
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}

Data as of July 2026.

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