60.1
County avg score
3
Cities ranked
33%
A or B grade
33%
D or F grade
3
Health violations
1
PFAS detected
Grade Distribution
How Watauga cities scored
A
0
0%
Excellent
B
1
33%
Good
C
1
33%
Fair
D
0
0%
Poor
F
1
33%
Failing
Comparison
County vs North Carolina average
▼ 9.1 pts below state average
City Map
Water quality across Watauga
Each dot is a city, colored by grade. Click any city to view its full report.
Highlights
Top & bottom cities in Watauga
Best cities
Worst cities
County context
52.4%
of residents on fluoridated water (CDC, 2020)
Full Rankings
All 3 cities in Watauga
| # | City | Grade | Score | Score | Population | Violations | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beech Mountain | B+ | 81.7 | 2K | 32 | Health Unresolved | |
| 2 | Blowing Rock | C | 60 | 2K | 394 | Health Unresolved | |
| 3 | Boone | F | 38.5 | 32K | 654 | Health Unresolved |