Tazewell County, Virginia
23 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 23 ZIP codes, Tazewell County carries a low water safety grade — health-based violations appear in a significant share of areas.
How Tazewell County Compares
How Tazewell County Compares
Tazewell County scores 15 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 17 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Tazewell County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 16.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,335, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.377% avg pipe failure probability, 28% of ZIPs at high risk
70.6% 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: $1,335
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,718 housing units in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Tazewell 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 Tazewell County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claypool Hill Tazewell Company Psa | 3,322 | 7 |
| 2 | TAZEWELL, TOWN OF | 5,007 | 6 |
| 3 | Eastern Tazewell County | 2,952 | 6 |
| 4 | BLUEFIELD, TOWN OF | 5,811 | 4 |
| 5 | Falls Mills - Tcpsa | 870 | 4 |
12 total water systems serve Tazewell County.
All ZIP Codes in Tazewell County
23 ZIP codes tracked in Tazewell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24609 | Cedar Bluff | 65 | C | 0 | $154K |
| 2 | 24630 | North Tazewell | 62 | C | 3 | $108K |
| 3 | 24651 | Tazewell | 61 | C | 3 | $118K |
| 4 | 24605 | Bluefield | 60 | C | 1 | $145K |
| 5 | 24641 | Richlands | 60 | C | 1 | $104K |
| 6 | 24314 | Bastian | 53 | D | 0 | $158K |
| 7 | 24602 | Bandy | 53 | D | 0 | $59K |
| 8 | 24604 | Bishop | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 24606 | Boissevain | 53 | D | 0 | $39K |
| 10 | 24613 | Falls Mills | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 11 | 24634 | Pilgrims Knob | 53 | D | 0 | $110K |
| 12 | 24635 | Pocahontas | 53 | D | 0 | $50K |
| 13 | 24637 | Pounding Mill | 53 | D | 0 | $160K |
| 14 | 24647 | Shortt Gap | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 24649 | Swords Creek | 53 | D | 0 | $94K |
| 16 | 24657 | Whitewood | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 17 | 24612 | Doran | 45 | D | 0 | — |
| 18 | 24601 | Amonate | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 19 | 24608 | Burkes Garden | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 20 | 24619 | Horsepen | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 21 | 24622 | Jewell Ridge | 40 | D | 0 | $78K |
| 22 | 24639 | Raven | 40 | D | 0 | $107K |
| 23 | 24640 | Red Ash | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tazewell County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.6% of homes built before 1978
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Tazewell County, Virginia
Overview
Tazewell County in Virginia covers 23 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100).
4 of 23 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.
What You Can Do
Tazewell County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
70.6% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.