COUNTY REPORT VA

Orange County, Virginia

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Orange County: 2 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Orange County Compares

Orange County55/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Orange County Compares

C
County Grade
55/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Orange County scores 11 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
55
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22960 (69/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22567 (40/100)
$299K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (60% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,280, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.295% avg pipe failure probability

46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
46%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,280

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Flood $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,728 housing units in Orange County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 26%

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 Orange County

$299K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Orange County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Orange County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22960 Orange 69 C 2 $275K
2 22567 Unionville 40 D 0 $323K

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Overview

Orange County in Virginia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).

1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Orange County?
Orange County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Orange County?
Orange County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Orange County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Orange County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,280 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Orange County?
The median home build year in Orange County is 1992. 46% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Orange County compare to Virginia?
Orange County has an average water safety score of 55/100, which is below the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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