Lexington County, Virginia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Lexington County: 1 ZIP code, mid-range safety grade.
How Lexington County Compares
How Lexington County Compares
Lexington County scores 8 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 9.8 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 7.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,490, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability
66% 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: $3,490
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,401 housing units in Lexington 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 Lexington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Lexington, | 7,500 | 1 |
| 2 | N. Lexington-fairfield-raphine [rcpsa] | 4,711 | 1 |
| 3 | Long Hollow | 584 | 1 |
| 4 | City of Buena Vista, | 6,566 | 1 |
| 5 | Natural Bridge Station / Arnolds Valley | 919 | 1 |
6 total water systems serve Lexington County.
All ZIP Codes in Lexington County
1 ZIP code tracked in Lexington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24450 | Lexington | 58 | C | 1 | $294K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lexington County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Lexington County in Virginia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code 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)
Updated daily.