Scott County, Virginia
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water monitoring across Scott County's 6 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture — solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.
How Scott County Compares
How Scott County Compares
Scott County scores 9 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Scott County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 16.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $987, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.382% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
65.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Scott County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 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: $987
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,948 housing units in Scott 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 Scott County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Scott County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Scott County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dungannon, Town of | 410 | 7 |
| 2 | MOCCASIN GAP_SCOTT CO PSA | 5,412 | 7 |
| 3 | Daniel Boone/scott Company Psa | 918 | 7 |
| 4 | Duffield_scott Company Psa | 4,600 | 6 |
| 5 | Scpsa - Nickelsville | 1,000 | 6 |
7 total water systems serve Scott County.
All ZIP Codes in Scott County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Scott County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24245 | Dungannon | 67 | C | 7 (3 health) | $91K |
| 2 | 24251 | Gate City | 65 | C | 1 | $133K |
| 3 | 24290 | Weber City | 61 | C | 6 | $165K |
| 4 | 24250 | Fort Blackmore | 53 | D | 0 | $73K |
| 5 | 24258 | Hiltons | 53 | D | 0 | $118K |
| 6 | 24271 | Nickelsville | 40 | D | 0 | $152K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Scott County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Scott County, Virginia
Overview
Scott County in Virginia covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
3 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.