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Scott County, Virginia

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$118K
Median Home Value
$2,643
Avg Remediation (225% of home value)

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.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 16.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,223, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

65.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Scott County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
2 (2 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
65.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
86%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,223

Energy Code Gap $501/yr
Flood $400/yr
Water / Lead $186/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,685 housing units in Scott County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 15%

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

$118K
Median Home Value
$2,643
Est. Remediation Cost
2.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Scott County

7 community water systems serving Scott County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Scott County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Scott County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Scott County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 24244 Duffield 3 $113K
2 24245 Dungannon $91K
3 24250 Fort Blackmore $73K
4 24251 Gate City 12 (3 health) $133K
5 24258 Hiltons 1 $118K
6 24271 Nickelsville $152K
7 24290 Weber City 8 (3 health) $165K

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Overview

Scott County in Virginia covers 7 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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

How many water systems serve Scott County?
Scott County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Scott County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Scott County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,223 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Scott County?
The median home build year in Scott County is 1974. 65.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Scott County, Virginia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/scott/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Scott County, Virginia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/scott/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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