COUNTY REPORT VA

Shenandoah County, Virginia

14 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 14 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 14 tracked ZIP records scored
14
ZIP Codes
$269K
Median Home Value
$2,471
Avg Remediation (92% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Shenandoah 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: 14.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,008, driven primarily by sea_level

60.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
12 (12 health)
2024
25 (25 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 25 violations. Past 5 years: 49 total (49 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
60.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
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: $3,008

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $518/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

17,036 housing units in Shenandoah County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 22%

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 Shenandoah County

$269K
Median Home Value
$2,471
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Shenandoah County

7 community water systems serving Shenandoah County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Shenandoah County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Shenandoah County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Shenandoah County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22544 Rollins Fork
2 22626 Fishers Hill
3 22641 Strasburg $219K
4 22644 Maurertown 2 $285K
5 22652 Fort Valley $325K
6 22654 Star Tannery 0 $384K
7 22660 Toms Brook 2 $246K
8 22664 Woodstock 22 (16 health) $283K
9 22810 Basye 0 $280K
10 22824 Edinburg 21 (16 health) $269K
11 22842 Mount Jackson 1 $207K
12 22844 New Market 1 $263K
13 22845 Orkney Springs 0
14 22847 Quicksburg 1 $240K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Shenandoah County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Shenandoah County in Virginia covers 14 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.

7 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 16 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 Shenandoah County?
Shenandoah County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Shenandoah County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Shenandoah County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,008 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Shenandoah County?
The median home build year in Shenandoah County is 1976. 60.8% 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). Shenandoah County, Virginia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/shenandoah/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Shenandoah County, Virginia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/shenandoah/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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