COUNTY REPORT VA

Winchester County, Virginia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Covering 1 ZIP code, Winchester 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 Winchester County Compares

Winchester County67/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Winchester County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Winchester County scores 1 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 22604
$2,400
Avg Remediation

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,780, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,780

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $200/yr
Underground Tanks $80/yr

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

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Winchester County residents

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 4 systems in Winchester County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Frederick Water 46,206 3
2 City of Winchester, 28,248 3
3 Tavenner Park 228 3
4 Grafton School 123 3

All ZIP Codes in Winchester County

1 ZIP code tracked in Winchester County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations
1 22604 Winchester 67 C 3

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Overview

Winchester County in Virginia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Winchester County?
Winchester County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Winchester County?
Winchester County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Winchester County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Winchester County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,780 per homeowner.
How does Winchester County compare to Virginia?
Winchester County has an average water safety score of 67/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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