Norton County, Virginia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Norton County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 1 of it tracked ZIP codes.
How Norton County Compares
How Norton County Compares
Norton County scores 7 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 14.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,170, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.35% avg pipe failure probability
70% 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: $2,170
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,805 housing units in Norton 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 Norton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Norton 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 Norton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Norton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Norton, | 3,958 | 0 |
| 2 | WISE COUNTY REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM | 11,500 | 0 |
| 3 | Wise, Town of | 6,375 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Norton County
1 ZIP code tracked in Norton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24273 | Norton | 73 | B | 0 | $106K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Norton County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Norton County in Virginia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Norton County.
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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.