Greene County, Virginia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Greene County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 3 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Greene County Compares
How Greene County Compares
Greene County scores 1 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,487, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.303% avg pipe failure probability
39.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Greene County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $2,487
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,881 housing units in Greene 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 Greene County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GREENE COUNTY WATER & SEWER | 8,500 | 9 |
| 2 | MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY | 2,141 | 9 |
| 3 | Skyline Court Apartments | 50 | 7 |
| 4 | Ivy Farms | 45 | 7 |
| 5 | Rippin Run Subdivision | 40 | 7 |
7 total water systems serve Greene County.
All ZIP Codes in Greene County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Greene County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22968 | Ruckersville | 78 | B | 2 (2 health) | $318K |
| 2 | 22923 | Barboursville | 63 | C | 0 | $369K |
| 3 | 22973 | Stanardsville | 59 | C | 7 (3 health) | $258K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greene County
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- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Greene County in Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.