COUNTY REPORT VA

Isle of Wight County, Virginia

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Recent water monitoring in Isle of Wight County shows 21 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Isle of Wight County Compares

Isle of Wight County72/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Isle of Wight County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

Isle of Wight County scores 6 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23397 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22101 (60/100)
$371K
Median Home Value
$1,571
Avg Remediation (42% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Isle of Wight County, Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.6 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 11.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,358, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.366% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
6 (6 health)
2023
14 (14 health)
2024
25 (25 health)
2025
32 (32 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 32 violations. Past 5 years: 77 total (77 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

37%
Pipe Failure Probability
14%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,358

Sea Level Rise $2,214/yr
Flood $762/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Isle of Wight County

$371K
Median Home Value
$1,571
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County residents

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.7% (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 Isle of Wight County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 RESCUE WATERWORKS 203 49
2 Smithfield, Town of 8,089 41
3 Willing Workers Club 31 29
4 Owens Subdivision 116 12
5 Wrenns Mill Estates 372 12

24 total water systems serve Isle of Wight County.

All ZIP Codes in Isle of Wight County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Isle of Wight County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 23397 Isle Of Wight 99 A 0
2 23487 Windsor 98 A 3 $243K
3 23431 Smithfield 95 A 6
4 23851 Franklin 84 B 3 $223K
5 23430 Smithfield 81 B 6 $348K
6 23304 Battery Park 73 B 0
7 23866 Ivor 72 B 1 $232K
8 23424 Rescue 70 B 20 (19 health)
9 22040 Falls Church 66 C 0
10 22106 Mc Lean 66 C 0
11 22107 Mc Lean 66 C 0
12 22108 Mc Lean 66 C 0
13 22109 Mc Lean 66 C 0
14 22211 Fort Myer 66 C 0
15 22043 Falls Church 65 C 0 $869K
16 22044 Falls Church 65 C 0 $711K
17 23314 Carrollton 65 C 29 (13 health) $371K
18 23898 Zuni 65 C 0 $294K
19 22042 Falls Church 60 C 0 $667K
20 22046 Falls Church 60 C 0 $964K
21 22101 Mc Lean 60 C 0 $1283K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Isle of Wight County

Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.

Overview

Isle of Wight County in Virginia covers 21 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).

7 of 21 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 32 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Isle of Wight County?
Isle of Wight County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 21 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Isle of Wight County?
Isle of Wight County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Isle of Wight County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Isle of Wight County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,358 per homeowner.
How does Isle of Wight County compare to Virginia?
Isle of Wight County has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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