COUNTY REPORT VA

Lynchburg County, Virginia

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Throughout Lynchburg County, the 8 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 Lynchburg County Compares

Lynchburg County80/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Lynchburg County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Lynchburg County scores 14 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 24504 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 24502 (73/100)
$199K
Median Home Value
$2,325
Avg Remediation (117% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lynchburg 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: 12.1 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 11%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,188, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.358% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

36%
Pipe Failure Probability
38%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,188

Flood $700/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $138/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 Lynchburg County

$199K
Median Home Value
$2,325
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg County residents

Asthma 11.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.4% (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 Lynchburg County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Lynchburg, 80,995 0
2 Campbell County Central System 21,761 0
3 Campbell County East System 2,505 0
4 501 Trailer Court 290 0
5 Mountain Rest Estates 150 0

6 total water systems serve Lynchburg County.

All ZIP Codes in Lynchburg County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Lynchburg County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 24504 Lynchburg 83 B 0 $183K
2 24506 Lynchburg 83 B 0
3 24514 Lynchburg 83 B 0
4 24515 Lynchburg 83 B 0
5 24501 Lynchburg 78 B 0 $156K
6 24503 Lynchburg 78 B 0 $321K
7 24505 Lynchburg 78 B 0
8 24502 Lynchburg 73 B 0 $214K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lynchburg County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Lynchburg County in Virginia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Lynchburg County.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lynchburg County?
Lynchburg County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lynchburg County?
Lynchburg County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lynchburg County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lynchburg County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,188 per homeowner.
How does Lynchburg County compare to Virginia?
Lynchburg County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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