COUNTY REPORT VA

Page County, Virginia

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Current EPA records place Page County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 3 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.

How Page County Compares

Page County63/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Page County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Page County scores 3 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22849 (65/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22835 (60/100)
$192K
Median Home Value
$2,900
Avg Remediation (151% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 11%, diabetes 14.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,357, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.407% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

68% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
68%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $4,357

Flood $1,867/yr
Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,088 housing units in Page County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 15%

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 Page County

$192K
Median Home Value
$2,900
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.6% (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 Page County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Stanley, Town of 4,185 8
2 Shenandoah, Town of 2,378 7
3 Luray, Town of 4,794 1
4 Egypt Bend Estates 250 1
5 Page Valley Estates 120 1

8 total water systems serve Page County.

All ZIP Codes in Page County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Page County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22849 Shenandoah 65 C 0 $178K
2 22851 Stanley 63 C 7 (2 health) $192K
3 22835 Luray 60 C 1 $246K

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Overview

Page County in Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Page County?
Page 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 Page County?
Page County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Page County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Page County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,357 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Page County?
The median home build year in Page County is 1976. 68% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Page County compare to Virginia?
Page County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is below the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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