COUNTY REPORT VA

Rockingham County, Virginia

19 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03

Water monitoring data from Rockingham County's 19 ZIP codes tells a below-average story — health violations are present and system-level detail is worth checking.

How Rockingham County Compares

Rockingham County50/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Rockingham County Compares

D
County Grade
50/100
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Rockingham County scores 16 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 18 points below the national average (68/100).

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

D
County Grade
50
Avg Safety Score
19
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22815 (65/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22850 (40/100)
$250K
Median Home Value
$2,105
Avg Remediation (84% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,758, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.342% avg pipe failure probability, 18% of ZIPs at high risk

59.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
59.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
18%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,758

Flood $579/yr
Sea Level Rise $395/yr
Energy Code Gap $355/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

28,560 housing units in Rockingham County

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 30%
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

$250K
Median Home Value
$2,105
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.5% (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 Rockingham County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Grottoes, Town of 3,328 12
2 Jollett Springs Mobile Home Park 150 12
3 Madison Run Terrace 140 12
4 TIMBERVILLE, TOWN OF 2,963 10
5 Broadway, Town of 4,015 10

17 total water systems serve Rockingham County.

All ZIP Codes in Rockingham County

19 ZIP codes tracked in Rockingham County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22815 Broadway 65 C 0 $250K
2 22821 Dayton 65 C 0 $252K
3 22853 Timberville 64 C 10 (1 health) $207K
4 22812 Bridgewater 59 C 2 $342K
5 24441 Grottoes 59 C 12 $250K
6 22811 Bergton 53 D 0 $181K
7 22820 Criders 53 D 0 $188K
8 22840 Mc Gaheysville 53 D 0 $356K
9 22841 Mount Crawford 53 D 0 $358K
10 22843 Mount Solon 53 D 0 $247K
11 22827 Elkton 46 D 0 $238K
12 22830 Fulks Run 45 D 0 $184K
13 22831 Hinton 45 D 0 $193K
14 22832 Keezletown 40 D 0 $325K
15 22833 Lacey Spring 40 D 0
16 22834 Linville 40 D 0 $349K
17 22846 Penn Laird 40 D 0 $439K
18 22848 Pleasant Valley 40 D 0
19 22850 Singers Glen 40 D 0 $328K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Rockingham County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Rockingham County in Virginia covers 19 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100).

3 of 19 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

What You Can Do

Rockingham County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.

4

Check for lead in your home

59.4% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Rockingham County?
Rockingham County receives a grade of D. 1 of 19 ZIP codes have health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Rockingham County?
Rockingham County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 19 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Rockingham County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Rockingham County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,758 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Rockingham County?
The median home build year in Rockingham County is 1981. 59.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Rockingham County compare to Virginia?
Rockingham County has an average water safety score of 50/100, which is below the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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