COUNTY REPORT VA

King George County, Virginia

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Compared to state averages, King George County scores well — its 7 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How King George County Compares

King George County73/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How King George County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

King George County scores 7 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22448 (91/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22739 (66/100)
$467K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (26% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: King George 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: 11.9 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 11.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,751, driven primarily by sea_level

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35% (national: 32.4%)

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,751

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Energy Code Gap $116/yr
Flood $114/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 King George County

$467K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in King George 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 King George County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35% (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 King George County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Naval Support Facility, Dahlgren 11,000 10
2 Kgcsa-dahlgren 2,650 10
3 Chestnut Hill Mobile Home Park 65 8
4 Cedar Knoll Apt 50 8
5 Princess Anne 301 30 8

12 total water systems serve King George County.

All ZIP Codes in King George County

7 ZIP codes tracked in King George County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22448 Dahlgren 91 A 8
2 22485 King George 89 A 2 $396K
3 22430 Brooke 66 C 0
4 22463 Garrisonville 66 C 0
5 22545 Ruby 66 C 0
6 22720 Goldvein 66 C 0 $538K
7 22739 Somerville 66 C 0

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Overview

King George County in Virginia covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).

2 of 7 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 King George County?
King George County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve King George County?
King George County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in King George County?
The primary environmental risk factor in King George County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,751 per homeowner.
How does King George County compare to Virginia?
King George County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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