Lee County, Virginia
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
State safety rankings put Lee County near the bottom — 10 ZIP codes, below-average compliance.
How Lee County Compares
How Lee County Compares
Lee County scores 15 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 17 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lee County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.1 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 17%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,242, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.367% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
67.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,242
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,795 housing units in Lee County
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 Lee County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Lee 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 Lee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WOODWAY WATER AUTHORITY | 3,800 | 4 |
| 2 | Dryden Water Authority | 1,922 | 4 |
| 3 | Pennington Gap, Town of | 1,781 | 4 |
| 4 | Lee County Psa/st. Charles | 1,390 | 4 |
| 5 | LCPSA- KVS | 2,130 | 1 |
9 total water systems serve Lee County.
All ZIP Codes in Lee County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Lee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24243 | Dryden | 70 | B | 1 | $140K |
| 2 | 24263 | Jonesville | 70 | B | 1 | $106K |
| 3 | 24277 | Pennington Gap | 56 | C | 3 (1 health) | $81K |
| 4 | 24218 | Ben Hur | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 24281 | Rose Hill | 53 | D | 0 | $131K |
| 6 | 24244 | Duffield | 45 | D | 0 | $113K |
| 7 | 24282 | Saint Charles | 45 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 24221 | Blackwater | 40 | D | 0 | $121K |
| 9 | 24248 | Ewing | 40 | D | 0 | $80K |
| 10 | 24265 | Keokee | 40 | D | 0 | $93K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lee County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lee County, Virginia
Overview
Lee County in Virginia covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100).
3 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Lee County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
67.6% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.