COUNTY REPORT VA

Harrisonburg County, Virginia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

For most households in Harrisonburg County, the 4 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.

How Harrisonburg County Compares

Harrisonburg County66/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Harrisonburg County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

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

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22803 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22802 (65/100)
$300K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 10.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,198, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.365% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk

64.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
64.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
25%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $1,198

Flood $500/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Water / Lead $138/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

27,298 housing units in Harrisonburg County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 32%

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 Harrisonburg County

$300K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Harrisonburg County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Harrisonburg, 53,016 4
2 Three Springs Regional - Rcpw 14,834 4
3 R.r. Donnelley- Rcpw 1,332 4
4 Mount Crawford-rcpw 481 4
5 Massanutten Village 5,472 4

6 total water systems serve Harrisonburg County.

All ZIP Codes in Harrisonburg County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Harrisonburg County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22803 Harrisonburg 66 C 1
2 22807 Harrisonburg 66 C 1
3 22801 Harrisonburg 65 C 1 $341K
4 22802 Harrisonburg 65 C 1 $260K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Harrisonburg County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Harrisonburg County in Virginia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).

4 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Harrisonburg County?
Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg County?
Harrisonburg County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Harrisonburg County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Harrisonburg County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,198 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Harrisonburg County?
The median home build year in Harrisonburg County is 1986. 64.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Harrisonburg County compare to Virginia?
Harrisonburg County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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