COUNTY REPORT VA

Roanoke County, Virginia

43 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Monitoring figures for Roanoke County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 43 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How Roanoke County Compares

Roanoke County62/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Roanoke County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Roanoke County scores 4 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 24002 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 24179 (35/100)
$218K
Median Home Value
$1,596
Avg Remediation (73% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Roanoke 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: 14.5 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 14.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $919, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.332% avg pipe failure probability, 19% of ZIPs at high risk

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

33%
Pipe Failure Probability
19%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $919

Flood $633/yr
Energy Code Gap $138/yr
Water / Lead $79/yr

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 Roanoke County

$218K
Median Home Value
$1,596
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.9% (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 Roanoke County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Western Virginia Water Authority 182,700 165
2 Westlake Area Public Water System 3,525 164
3 Wvwa Ferrum Water System 1,996 164
4 The Waters Edge 949 164
5 Ashley Plantation 875 164

14 total water systems serve Roanoke County.

All ZIP Codes in Roanoke County

43 ZIP codes tracked in Roanoke County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 24002 Roanoke 67 C 4
2 24005 Roanoke 67 C 4
3 24006 Roanoke 67 C 4
4 24007 Roanoke 67 C 4
5 24020 Roanoke 67 C 4
6 24024 Roanoke 67 C 4
7 24027 Roanoke 67 C 4
8 24029 Roanoke 67 C 4
9 24030 Roanoke 67 C 4
10 24038 Roanoke 67 C 4
11 24003 Roanoke 63 C 4
12 24008 Roanoke 63 C 4
13 24009 Roanoke 63 C 4
14 24010 Roanoke 63 C 4
15 24022 Roanoke 63 C 4
16 24023 Roanoke 63 C 4
17 24025 Roanoke 63 C 4
18 24026 Roanoke 63 C 4
19 24028 Roanoke 63 C 4
20 24031 Roanoke 63 C 4
21 24032 Roanoke 63 C 4
22 24033 Roanoke 63 C 4
23 24034 Roanoke 63 C 4
24 24035 Roanoke 63 C 4
25 24036 Roanoke 63 C 4
26 24037 Roanoke 63 C 4
27 24040 Roanoke 63 C 4
28 24042 Roanoke 63 C 4
29 24043 Roanoke 63 C 4
30 24048 Roanoke 63 C 4
31 24001 Roanoke 62 C 4
32 24004 Roanoke 62 C 4
33 24011 Roanoke 62 C 4 $839K
34 24070 Catawba 62 C 0 $218K
35 24012 Roanoke 57 C 4 $177K
36 24013 Roanoke 57 C 4 $112K
37 24015 Roanoke 57 C 4 $251K
38 24016 Roanoke 57 C 4 $119K
39 24018 Roanoke 57 C 4 $328K
40 24014 Roanoke 52 D 4 $260K
41 24017 Roanoke 52 D 4 $140K
42 24019 Roanoke 52 D 4 $238K
43 24179 Vinton 35 F 1 $217K

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Overview

Roanoke County in Virginia covers 43 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).

42 of 43 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Roanoke County?
Roanoke 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 Roanoke County?
Roanoke County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 43 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Roanoke County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Roanoke County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $919 per homeowner.
How does Roanoke County compare to Virginia?
Roanoke County has an average water safety score of 62/100, which is below the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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