Stafford County, Virginia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 5 ZIP codes, Stafford County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Stafford County Compares
How Stafford County Compares
Stafford County scores 2 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 10.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,560, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.19% avg pipe failure probability
30% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $2,560
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
53,030 housing units in Stafford 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 Stafford County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STAFFORD COUNTY UTILITIES | 123,684 | 0 |
| 2 | Spotsylvania County Utilities | 95,686 | 0 |
| 3 | City of Fredericksburg, | 28,350 | 0 |
| 4 | Cedar Ridge Mhp | 200 | 0 |
| 5 | Lakeshore Mhp | 150 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Stafford County.
All ZIP Codes in Stafford County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Stafford County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22406 | Fredericksburg | 70 | B | 0 | $483K |
| 2 | 22555 | Stafford | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 3 | 22556 | Stafford | 65 | C | 0 | $454K |
| 4 | 22405 | Fredericksburg | 60 | C | 0 | $413K |
| 5 | 22554 | Stafford | 60 | C | 0 | $483K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Stafford 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.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Stafford County, Virginia
Overview
Stafford County in Virginia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Stafford County.
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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.