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Madison County, Virginia

17 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 17 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 17 tracked ZIP records scored
17
ZIP Codes
$340K
Median Home Value
$753
Avg Remediation (22% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Madison County, Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 13.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,701, driven primarily by sea_level

64.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Madison County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
64.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
56%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,701

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Energy Code Gap $523/yr
Flood $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,978 housing units in Madison County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 25%

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 Madison County

$340K
Median Home Value
$753
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Madison County

1 community water system serving Madison County.

Systems with the most violations in Madison County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Madison County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Madison County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22709 Aroda $360K
2 22711 Banco
3 22715 Brightwood $330K
4 22719 Etlan $644K
5 22722 Haywood $239K
6 22723 Hood $591K
7 22725 Leon
8 22727 Madison 2 (2 health) $351K
9 22730 Oakpark $299K
10 22731 Pratts $352K
11 22732 Radiant
12 22735 Reva $292K
13 22738 Rochelle $285K
14 22743 Syria $32K
15 22748 Wolftown
16 22948 Locust Dale $358K
17 22989 Woodberry Forest

Recommended Buyer Guides for Madison County

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Overview

Madison County in Virginia covers 17 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Madison County?
Madison County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 17 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Madison County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Madison County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,701 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Madison County?
The median home build year in Madison County is 1977. 64.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Madison County, Virginia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/madison/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-virginia-madison,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Madison County, Virginia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/madison/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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