Grayson County, Virginia
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Grayson County's 8 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Grayson County Compares
How Grayson County Compares
Grayson County scores 8 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Grayson County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 16.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $844, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.365% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
68.5% 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: $844
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,754 housing units in Grayson 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 Grayson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Grayson 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 Grayson 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 Grayson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OAK HILL ACADEMY | 225 | 10 |
| 2 | INDEPENDENCE, TOWN OF | 971 | 5 |
| 3 | Fairview Water System | 730 | 5 |
| 4 | Grant Community | 350 | 5 |
| 5 | Oldtown Water System | 301 | 5 |
12 total water systems serve Grayson County.
All ZIP Codes in Grayson County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Grayson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24348 | Independence | 79 | B | 5 | $146K |
| 2 | 24311 | Atkins | 63 | C | 0 | $86K |
| 3 | 24350 | Ivanhoe | 63 | C | 0 | $98K |
| 4 | 24292 | Whitetop | 53 | D | 0 | $84K |
| 5 | 24322 | Cripple Creek | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 24326 | Elk Creek | 53 | D | 0 | $155K |
| 7 | 24381 | Woodlawn | 53 | D | 0 | $155K |
| 8 | 24363 | Mouth Of Wilson | 44 | D | 10 | $115K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Grayson County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Grayson County, Virginia
Overview
Grayson County in Virginia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
2 of 8 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.