Surry County, Virginia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Surry County — spanning 5 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Surry County Compares
How Surry County Compares
Surry County scores 12 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Surry County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 17.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,108, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.298% avg pipe failure probability
52% 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: $4,108
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,137 housing units in Surry 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 Surry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Surry 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 Surry County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Surry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SURRY, TOWN OF | 490 | 0 |
| 2 | CLAREMONT, TOWN OF | 327 | 0 |
| 3 | Dendron, Town of | 360 | 0 |
| 4 | Guilford Heights Subdivision | 60 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Surry County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Surry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23883 | Surry | 90 | A | 0 | $247K |
| 2 | 23899 | Claremont | 90 | A | 0 | $187K |
| 3 | 23839 | Dendron | 73 | B | 0 | $193K |
| 4 | 23881 | Spring Grove | 73 | B | 0 | $302K |
| 5 | 23846 | Elberon | 66 | C | 0 | $243K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Surry County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Surry County, Virginia
Overview
Surry County in Virginia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Surry 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)
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