Wythe County, Virginia
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Wythe County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Wythe County: 8 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Wythe County Compares
How Wythe County Compares
Wythe County scores 11 points below the Virginia state average (75/100) and 9 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wythe County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 14.3%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $758, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap
52% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $758
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,387 housing units in Wythe 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 Wythe County
Modeled remediation costs in Wythe County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Wythe County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Wythe County ZIP codes
5 community water systems mapped to Wythe County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Wythe County
3 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Wythe County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Wythe County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24360 | Max Meadows | 65 | C | 3 (3 health) | $211K |
| 2 | 24350 | Ivanhoe | 64 | C | 7 | $98K |
| 3 | 24382 | Wytheville | 64 | C | 5 (3 health) | $167K |
| 4 | 24313 | Barren Springs | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 24322 | Cripple Creek | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 24323 | Crockett | — | — | 5 (3 health) | $146K |
| 7 | 24368 | Rural Retreat | — | — | 5 (3 health) | $163K |
| 8 | 24374 | Speedwell | — | — | $91K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wythe County
Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wythe County, Virginia
Overview
Wythe County in Virginia covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 3 scored records.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.