COUNTY REPORT VA

Stafford County, Virginia

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D

ZipCheckup grade for Stafford County: D.

Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.

With 9 ZIP codes tracked, Stafford County lands in the D-F range.

How Stafford County Compares

Stafford County50/100
Virginia avg75/100
National avg73/100

How Stafford County Compares

D
County Grade
50/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Stafford County scores 25 points below the Virginia state average (75/100) and 23 points below the national average (73/100).

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

D
County Grade
50
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 22405 (50/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22556 (50/100)
$468K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (0.11% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Stafford 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: 11.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 10.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $989, largest modeled factor: Flood

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $989

Flood $1,100/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Stafford County

$468K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Stafford County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Stafford County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Stafford County ZIP codes

1 community water system mapped to Stafford County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

All ZIP Codes in Stafford County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Stafford County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 22405 Fredericksburg 50 D 0 $413K
2 22406 Fredericksburg 50 D 0 $483K
3 22554 Stafford 50 D 0 $483K
4 22556 Stafford 50 D 0 $454K
5 22430 Brooke — — —
6 22463 Garrisonville — — —
7 22471 Hartwood — — —
8 22545 Ruby — — —
9 22555 Stafford — — —

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Overview

Stafford County in Virginia covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100) across 4 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

What You Can Do

Stafford County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

Test your tap water

Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.

2

Consider a certified water filter

NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher

3

Contact your water utility

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Stafford County?
Stafford County receives a grade of D. 0 of 9 ZIP codes are mapped to water systems with reported health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Stafford County?
We map 1 public water system to the 9 ZIP codes of Stafford County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Stafford County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Stafford County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $989 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How does Stafford County compare to Virginia?
Stafford County has an average Home Safety Score of 50/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Virginia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Stafford County, VA: HSS 50/100; High Radon Potential Area. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/stafford/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-virginia-stafford,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Stafford County, VA: HSS 50/100; High Radon Potential Area}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/stafford/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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