Wise County, Virginia
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Wise County's 8 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Wise County Compares
How Wise County Compares
Wise County scores 0 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wise County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,699, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk
59% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wise County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,699
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,685 housing units in Wise 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 Wise County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wise 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 Wise 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 Wise County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coeburn, Town of | 4,630 | 1 |
| 2 | WISE COUNTY REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM | 11,500 | 1 |
| 3 | Wise, Town of | 6,375 | 1 |
| 4 | Wcpsa-pound | 2,501 | 1 |
| 5 | City of Norton, | 3,958 | 1 |
11 total water systems serve Wise County.
All ZIP Codes in Wise County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Wise County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24216 | Appalachia | 78 | B | 0 | $54K |
| 2 | 24219 | Big Stone Gap | 73 | B | 0 | $161K |
| 3 | 24230 | Coeburn | 73 | B | 0 | $105K |
| 4 | 24293 | Wise | 72 | B | 1 (1 health) | $120K |
| 5 | 24246 | East Stone Gap | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 24272 | Nora | 63 | C | 0 | $85K |
| 7 | 24215 | Andover | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 24279 | Pound | 50 | D | 0 | $99K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wise 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 — 59% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Wise County, Virginia
Overview
Wise County in Virginia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
1 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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.