COUNTY REPORT VA

Hopewell County, Virginia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04

Hopewell County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 1 ZIP code here record few health-based violations.

How Hopewell County Compares

Hopewell County90/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Hopewell County Compares

A
County Grade
90/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Hopewell County scores 24 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
90
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 23860
$188K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Avg Remediation (91% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 12.6%, diabetes 17.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,170, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.35% avg pipe failure probability

74% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
74%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $5,170

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,400/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,142 housing units in Hopewell County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 36%
1980–1999 20%
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 Hopewell County

$188K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.8% (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 Hopewell County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Virginia-american Water Company 30,317 0
2 Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) 28,580 0
3 PUDDLEDOCK ROAD 10,054 0
4 City of Alexandria, 159,200 0
5 Dale City 72,062 0

6 total water systems serve Hopewell County.

All ZIP Codes in Hopewell County

1 ZIP code tracked in Hopewell County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 23860 Hopewell 90 A 0 $188K

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Overview

Hopewell County in Virginia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hopewell County?
Hopewell County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hopewell County?
Hopewell County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hopewell County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hopewell County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,170 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hopewell County?
The median home build year in Hopewell County is 1978. 74% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hopewell County compare to Virginia?
Hopewell County has an average water safety score of 90/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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