COUNTY REPORT VA

Rappahannock County, Virginia

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Rappahannock County, EPA compliance data for 5 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.

How Rappahannock County Compares

Rappahannock County68/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Rappahannock County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Rappahannock County scores 2 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 20106 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22749 (53/100)
$489K
Median Home Value
$1,360
Avg Remediation (28% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Rappahannock County, Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 14.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,326, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.356% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk

57.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Rappahannock County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
4 (4 health)
2024
16 (16 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
57.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
40%
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: $2,326

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Energy Code Gap $396/yr
Water / Lead $190/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,684 housing units in Rappahannock County

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 18%

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 Rappahannock County

$489K
Median Home Value
$1,360
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (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.

All ZIP Codes in Rappahannock County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Rappahannock County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 20106 Amissville 83 B 0 $488K
2 22747 Washington 77 B 7 (6 health) $491K
3 22627 Flint Hill 63 C 0 $1028K
4 22740 Sperryville 63 C 0 $399K
5 22749 Woodville 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Rappahannock County

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Overview

Rappahannock County in Virginia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).

1 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Rappahannock County?
Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County?
Rappahannock County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rappahannock County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Rappahannock County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,326 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rappahannock County?
The median home build year in Rappahannock County is 1974. 57.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Rappahannock County compare to Virginia?
Rappahannock County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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