COUNTY REPORT VA

Spotsylvania County, Virginia

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

While Spotsylvania County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 3 ZIP codes have logged violations.

How Spotsylvania County Compares

Spotsylvania County67/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Spotsylvania County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Spotsylvania County scores 1 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22408 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22407 (65/100)
$365K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Avg Remediation (47% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,347, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.185% avg pipe failure probability

27.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1994
Median Build Year
27.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
19%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $2,347

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $667/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

34,987 housing units in Spotsylvania County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 11%
1980–1999 46%
2000+ 38%

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 Spotsylvania County

$365K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.3% (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 Spotsylvania County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Spotsylvania County Utilities 95,686 0
2 City of Fredericksburg, 28,350 0
3 Cedar Ridge Mhp 200 0
4 Lakeshore Mhp 150 0
5 Mcdaniel Mobile Home Park 147 0

All ZIP Codes in Spotsylvania County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Spotsylvania County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22408 Fredericksburg 70 B 0 $354K
2 22412 Fredericksburg 66 C 0
3 22407 Fredericksburg 65 C 0 $376K

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Overview

Spotsylvania County in Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Spotsylvania County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Spotsylvania County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Spotsylvania County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,347 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Spotsylvania County?
The median home build year in Spotsylvania County is 1994. 27.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Spotsylvania County compare to Virginia?
Spotsylvania County has an average water safety score of 67/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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