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Nelson County, Virginia

13 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 13 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 13 tracked ZIP records scored
13
ZIP Codes
$266K
Median Home Value
$1,615
Avg Remediation (61% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Nelson 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: 15.1 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 15.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $906, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

54.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
54.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
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: $906

Energy Code Gap $353/yr
Flood $280/yr
Water Infrastructure $138/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,516 housing units in Nelson County

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 34%
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 Nelson County

$266K
Median Home Value
$1,615
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Nelson County

3 community water systems serving Nelson County.

Systems with the most violations in Nelson County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Nelson County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Nelson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22920 Afton 161 $357K
2 22922 Arrington $210K
3 22938 Faber $250K
4 22949 Lovingston $259K
5 22958 Nellysford 161 $490K
6 22964 Piney River $401K
7 22967 Roseland 161 $256K
8 22969 Schuyler $254K
9 22971 Shipman $273K
10 22976 Tyro
11 24464 Montebello $563K
12 24581 Norwood
13 24599 Wingina

Recommended Buyer Guides for Nelson County

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Overview

Nelson County in Virginia covers 13 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.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Nelson County?
Nelson County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Nelson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Nelson County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $906 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Nelson County?
The median home build year in Nelson County is 1982. 54.4% 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). Nelson County, Virginia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/nelson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-virginia-nelson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Nelson County, Virginia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/nelson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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