Staunton County, Virginia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in Staunton County is uneven — some of its 2 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How Staunton County Compares
How Staunton County Compares
Staunton County scores 1 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,525, driven primarily by flood
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,525
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 Staunton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Staunton 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 Staunton 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 Staunton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Staunton, | 25,750 | 0 |
| 2 | SOUTH RIVER SANITARY DISTRICT | 26,083 | 0 |
| 3 | WAYNESBORO, CITY OF | 22,630 | 0 |
| 4 | Verona - Weyers Cave | 7,808 | 0 |
| 5 | Blackburn - Acsa | 1,023 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Staunton County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Staunton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24402 | Staunton | 70 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 24401 | Staunton | 60 | C | 0 | $254K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Staunton County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Staunton County in Virginia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Staunton 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.