Radford County, Virginia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Radford County's 2 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Radford County Compares
How Radford County Compares
Radford County scores 1 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.5 (asthma 12%, diabetes 9.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $645, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability
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: $645
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Radford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Radford 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 Radford County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Radford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Radford, | 17,420 | 6 |
| 2 | Radford Army Ammunition Plant | 1,602 | 6 |
| 3 | Lakeview Waterworks | 120 | 6 |
| 4 | Nrv Regional Water Authority | — | 6 |
| 5 | Christiansburg Town of | 22,000 | 3 |
8 total water systems serve Radford County.
All ZIP Codes in Radford County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Radford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24142 | Radford | 65 | C | 3 | — |
| 2 | 24141 | Radford | 64 | C | 3 | $230K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Radford County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Radford County in Virginia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.