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
How Rappahannock County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Rappahannock County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $2,326
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
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
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
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
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Rappahannock County, Virginia
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.