COUNTY REPORT VA

Greensville County, Virginia

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Based on current EPA data, Greensville County's 3 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.

How Greensville County Compares

Greensville County68/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Greensville County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Greensville County scores 2 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23879 (73/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23870 (66/100)
$190K
Median Home Value
$850
Avg Remediation (45% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 16.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,610, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.36% avg pipe failure probability

72% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Greensville County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
15 (15 health)
2023
15 (15 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 33 total (33 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
72%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,610

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Water / Lead $183/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,590 housing units in Greensville County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 14%

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 Greensville County

$190K
Median Home Value
$850
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Greensville County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Greensville County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 23879 Skippers 73 B 0 $212K
2 23867 Jarratt 66 C 0 $168K
3 23870 Jarratt 66 C 0

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Overview

Greensville County in Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Greensville County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Greensville County?
Greensville 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 Greensville County?
Greensville County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greensville County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Greensville County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,610 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greensville County?
The median home build year in Greensville County is 1975. 72% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Greensville County compare to Virginia?
Greensville County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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