Halifax County, Virginia
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Halifax County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 9 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.
How Halifax County Compares
How Halifax County Compares
Halifax County scores 5 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Halifax County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 19.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $799, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.321% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
58.5% 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: $799
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,267 housing units in Halifax 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 Halifax County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCOTTSBURG , TOWN OF | 360 | 1 |
| 2 | HCSA- LEIGH STREET PLANT | 9,364 | 0 |
| 3 | Virginia International Raceway | 466 | 0 |
| 4 | Virgilina, Town of | 300 | 0 |
| 5 | Clover, Community of | 290 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Halifax County.
All ZIP Codes in Halifax County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Halifax County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24589 | Scottsburg | 83 | B | 1 | $99K |
| 2 | 24592 | South Boston | 73 | B | 0 | $156K |
| 3 | 24558 | Halifax | 63 | C | 0 | $160K |
| 4 | 24597 | Vernon Hill | 63 | C | 0 | $119K |
| 5 | 23964 | Red Oak | 53 | D | 0 | $129K |
| 6 | 24520 | Alton | 53 | D | 0 | $133K |
| 7 | 24534 | Clover | 53 | D | 0 | $124K |
| 8 | 24535 | Cluster Springs | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 24539 | Crystal Hill | 53 | D | 0 | $162K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Halifax County
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Halifax County, Virginia
Overview
Halifax County in Virginia covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
1 of 9 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)
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