COUNTY REPORT VA

Giles County, Virginia

Name: Home Safety Data for Giles County, Virginia
Creator: ZipCheckup
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10 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Giles County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Water systems across Giles County's 10 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall - pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.

How Giles County Compares

Giles County55/100

Virginia avg75/100

National avg73/100

How Giles County Compares

County Grade

55/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

Giles County scores 20 points below the Virginia state average (75/100) and 18 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Blacksburg

Best ZIP: 24060 (65/100)

Pearisburg

Lowest ZIP: 24134 (50/100)

$148K

Median Home Value

$2,320

Avg Remediation (156% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Giles County, Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 13.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,374, driven primarily by flood

63.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)

Diabetes 13.8% (national: 10.5%)

Obesity 36.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1970

Median Build Year

63.9%

Pre-1978 Housing

42/100

Infrastructure Stress Indicator

70%

ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Low

Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,374

Flood $886/yr

Energy Code Gap $459/yr

Water Infrastructure $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

30,869 housing units in Giles County

Pre-1940 6%

1940–1959 14%

1960–1979 27%

1980–1999 31%

2000+ 23%

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 Giles County

$148K

Median Home Value

$2,320

Est. Remediation Cost

1.6%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)

Diabetes 13.8% (US avg: 11%)

Obesity 36.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Giles County

8 community water systems serving Giles County.

Blacksburg, Town of
Serves ~34,578 people 2 violations

C
Christiansburg Town of
Serves ~22,000 people 2 violations

C
Prices Fork/merrimac
Serves ~4,541 people 2 violations

C
Christiansburg Elliston Waterline
Serves ~3,626 people 1 violation

C
Pearisburg, Town of
Serves ~2,760 people 3 violations

D
Narrows, Town of
Serves ~2,029 people 68 violations

D

Show all 8 water systems

Pembroke, Town of
Serves ~1,167 people 11 violations

D
Rich Creek, Town of
Serves ~960 people 2 violations

D

Systems with the most violations in Giles County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

Narrows, Town of
Serves ~2,029 people 68 violations

D
Pembroke, Town of
Serves ~1,167 people 11 violations

D
Pearisburg, Town of
Serves ~2,760 people 3 violations

D
Blacksburg, Town of
Serves ~34,578 people 2 violations

C
Christiansburg Town of
Serves ~22,000 people 2 violations

C

All ZIP Codes in Giles County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Giles County.

#	ZIP Code	City	Safety Score	Grade	Violations	Home Value
1	24060	Blacksburg	65	C	7	$412K
2	24124	Narrows	50	D	73	$113K
3	24134	Pearisburg	50	D	84 (1 health)	$157K
4	24086	Eggleston	—	—	11 (1 health)	$139K
5	24093	Glen Lyn	—	—		$113K
6	24128	Newport	—	—	11 (1 health)	$253K
7	24136	Pembroke	—	—	11 (1 health)	$163K
8	24147	Rich Creek	—	—		$109K
9	24150	Ripplemead	—	—	11 (1 health)	$119K
10	24167	Staffordsville	—	—		$159K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Giles County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.9% of homes built before 1978
Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Giles County, Virginia

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant trends, and enforcement actions across the county

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Home Affordability

Remediation costs vs. home values, equity trap analysis by ZIP

$2,320 avg remediation

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history and recorded rated-zone context across the county, plus FEMA property-map guidance

Overview

Giles County in Virginia covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100) across 3 scored records.

7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Giles County?

Giles 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 Giles County?

Giles County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.

What is the biggest environmental risk in Giles County?

The primary environmental risk factor in Giles County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,374 per homeowner.

How old are homes in Giles County?

The median home build year in Giles County is 1970. 63.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How does Giles County compare to Virginia?

Giles County has an average Home Safety Score of 55/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Virginia state average of 75/100.

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