Southampton County, Virginia
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 15 ZIP codes, Southampton County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Southampton County Compares
How Southampton County Compares
Southampton County scores 7 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Southampton County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 16.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,710, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.316% avg pipe failure probability
55.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Southampton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 42 violations. Past 5 years: 55 total (55 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: $3,710
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,018 housing units in Southampton 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 Southampton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPRON, TOWN OF | 163 | 7 |
| 2 | Courtland, Town of | 1,284 | 2 |
| 3 | Boykins-branchville System | 1,430 | 2 |
| 4 | Newsoms Town of | 550 | 2 |
| 5 | Edgehill | 230 | 2 |
10 total water systems serve Southampton County.
All ZIP Codes in Southampton County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Southampton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23829 | Capron | 94 | A | 7 | $249K |
| 2 | 23837 | Courtland | 88 | A | 2 (2 health) | $196K |
| 3 | 23127 | Norge | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 23827 | Boykins | 73 | B | 0 | $145K |
| 5 | 23844 | Drewryville | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 23857 | Gasburg | 73 | B | 0 | $161K |
| 7 | 23887 | Valentines | 73 | B | 0 | $234K |
| 8 | 23889 | Warfield | 73 | B | 0 | $106K |
| 9 | 23897 | Yale | 73 | B | 0 | $164K |
| 10 | 23828 | Branchville | 66 | C | 0 | $160K |
| 11 | 23843 | Dolphin | 66 | C | 0 | $117K |
| 12 | 23856 | Freeman | 66 | C | 0 | $87K |
| 13 | 23874 | Newsoms | 66 | C | 0 | $138K |
| 14 | 23878 | Sedley | 66 | C | 0 | $232K |
| 15 | 23315 | Carrsville | 65 | C | 0 | $256K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Southampton County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.1% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Southampton County, Virginia
Overview
Southampton County in Virginia covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
2 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.