COUNTY REPORT VA

Rockingham County, Virginia

19 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Rockingham County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

A middle-tier grade covers Rockingham County's 19 ZIP codes; documented violations, where present, are worth reviewing system by system.

How Rockingham County Compares

Rockingham County65/100
Virginia avg75/100
National avg73/100

How Rockingham County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

Rockingham County scores 10 points below the Virginia state average (75/100) and 8 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22831 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22853 (63/100)
$252K
Median Home Value
$300
Avg Remediation (0.12% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Rockingham 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: 13.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.3%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,467, largest modeled factor: Flood

48% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
48%
Pre-1980 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
65%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,467

Flood $846/yr
Energy Code Gap $413/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

28,336 housing units in Rockingham County

Pre-1940 14%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 23%

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 Rockingham County

$252K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Rockingham County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Rockingham County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Rockingham County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Rockingham County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

16 water systems mapped to Rockingham County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Rockingham County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

19 ZIP codes tracked in Rockingham County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22831 Hinton 67 C 0 $193K
2 22812 Bridgewater 66 C 24 $342K
3 22840 Mc Gaheysville 66 C 2 $356K
4 22846 Penn Laird 66 C 2 $439K
5 24441 Grottoes 66 C 1 $250K
6 22821 Dayton 65 C 25 (1 health) $252K
7 22815 Broadway 63 C 31 $250K
8 22853 Timberville 63 C 32 (1 health) $207K
9 22811 Bergton — — $181K
10 22820 Criders — — $188K
11 22827 Elkton — — 3 $238K
12 22830 Fulks Run — — $184K
13 22832 Keezletown — — 2 $325K
14 22833 Lacey Spring — — —
15 22834 Linville — — 23 $349K
16 22841 Mount Crawford — — 0 $358K
17 22848 Pleasant Valley — — —
18 22850 Singers Glen — — 21 $328K
19 24471 Port Republic — — 1 $347K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Rockingham County

When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.

Overview

Rockingham County in Virginia covers 19 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 8 scored records.

12 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Rockingham County?
Rockingham 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 Rockingham County?
We map 16 public water systems to 19 ZIP codes in our data for Rockingham County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rockingham County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Rockingham County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,467 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Rockingham County?
The median home build year in Rockingham County is 1978. 48% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Rockingham County compare to Virginia?
Rockingham County has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Virginia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rockingham County, VA: HSS 65/100; 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/rockingham/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-virginia-rockingham,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Rockingham County, VA: HSS 65/100; 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/rockingham/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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