COUNTY REPORT VA

King William County, Virginia

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

King William County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 3 of its tracked ZIP codes.

How King William County Compares

King William County84/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How King William County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

King William County scores 18 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23086 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23106 (73/100)
$268K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Avg Remediation (60% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,950, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.283% avg pipe failure probability

48.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
48.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $3,950

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,469 housing units in King William County

Pre-1940 14%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 33%

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 King William County

$268K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.9% (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 William County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 West Point, Town of 3,063 1
2 Westmoreland Subdivision 90 1
3 Cedar Crest 338 0
4 Central Garage Water System 2,263 0
5 Mt. Olive Church Commission Well Company 60 0

All ZIP Codes in King William County

3 ZIP codes tracked in King William County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 23086 King William 95 A 0 $291K
2 23181 West Point 85 A 1 $266K
3 23106 Manquin 73 B 0 $268K

Recommended Buyer Guides for King William County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

King William County in Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).

1 of 3 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 William County?
King William County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve King William County?
King William County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in King William County?
The primary environmental risk factor in King William County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,950 per homeowner.
How old are homes in King William County?
The median home build year in King William County is 1982. 48.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does King William County compare to Virginia?
King William County has an average water safety score of 84/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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