Belmont County, Ohio
27 ZIP codes · Avg score 49/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Belmont County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →
Water safety in Belmont County ranks low - 27 ZIP codes, persistent health-based violations on record.
How Belmont County Compares
How Belmont County Compares
Belmont County scores 11 points below the Ohio state average (60/100) and 24 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Belmont County, Ohio
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 14.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,656, driven primarily by flood
78.8% 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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,656
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
31,257 housing units in Belmont 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 Belmont County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Belmont 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 Belmont County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Belmont County
8 community water systems serving Belmont County.
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18 total water systems serve Belmont County.
Systems with the most violations in Belmont County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Belmont County
27 ZIP codes tracked in Belmont County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43933 | Jacobsburg | 65 | C | 1 | $164K |
| 2 | 43942 | Powhatan Point | 65 | C | 1 | $117K |
| 3 | 43905 | Barton | 60 | C | 19 (3 health) | — |
| 4 | 43719 | Bethesda | 59 | C | 11 (1 health) | $184K |
| 5 | 43906 | Bellaire | 55 | C | 24 (4 health) | $106K |
| 6 | 43718 | Belmont | 50 | D | 32 (4 health) | $226K |
| 7 | 43977 | Flushing | 50 | D | 41 (4 health) | $130K |
| 8 | 43713 | Barnesville | 44 | D | 6 | $171K |
| 9 | 43947 | Shadyside | 43 | D | 9 (1 health) | $136K |
| 10 | 43912 | Bridgeport | 33 | F | 34 (4 health) | $116K |
| 11 | 43935 | Martins Ferry | 33 | F | 34 (4 health) | $101K |
| 12 | 43950 | Saint Clairsville | 33 | F | 55 (5 health) | $213K |
| 13 | 43759 | Morristown | — | — | $88K | |
| 14 | 43902 | Alledonia | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 43909 | Blaine | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 43916 | Colerain | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 43927 | Fairpoint | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 43928 | Glencoe | — | — | — | |
| 19 | 43934 | Lansing | — | — | $107K | |
| 20 | 43937 | Maynard | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 43940 | Neffs | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 43951 | Lafferty | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 43967 | Warnock | — | — | $129K | |
| 24 | 43971 | Yorkville | — | — | 29 (2 health) | $116K |
| 25 | 43972 | Bannock | — | — | $95K | |
| 26 | 43983 | Piedmont | — | — | 20 (1 health) | $227K |
| 27 | 43985 | Holloway | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Belmont County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78.8% of homes built before 1978
- 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
- 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 Belmont County, Ohio
Overview
Belmont County in Ohio covers 27 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (49/100) across 12 scored records.
14 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.
What You Can Do
Belmont 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
78.8% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.