Lancaster County, Virginia
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Lancaster County, the 9 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Lancaster County Compares
How Lancaster County Compares
Lancaster 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: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lancaster County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 18.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,002, driven primarily by sea_level
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,002
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 Lancaster County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Lancaster County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury | 461 | 4 |
| 2 | Mosquito Point | 78 | 4 |
| 3 | Cottages at the Golden Eagle | 44 | 4 |
| 4 | Kilmarnock, Town of | 1,500 | 1 |
| 5 | Heritage Point | 187 | 1 |
7 total water systems serve Lancaster County.
All ZIP Codes in Lancaster County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Lancaster County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22480 | Irvington | 88 | A | 4 | $382K |
| 2 | 22503 | Lancaster | 85 | A | 1 | $257K |
| 3 | 22507 | Lively | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 22517 | Mollusk | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 22576 | Weems | 73 | B | 0 | $336K |
| 6 | 22513 | Merry Point | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 22528 | Nuttsville | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 22523 | Morattico | 65 | C | 0 | — |
| 9 | 22578 | White Stone | 55 | C | 0 | $483K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lancaster County, Virginia
Overview
Lancaster County in Virginia covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
2 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
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