Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
82 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Westmoreland County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within Westmoreland County, 82 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality - national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Westmoreland County Compares
How Westmoreland County Compares
Westmoreland County scores 3 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 13 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: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,721, driven primarily by flood
82.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2026)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Westmoreland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 103 violations. Past 5 years: 120 total (120 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,721
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
159,323 housing units in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Westmoreland 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.
Water systems serving Westmoreland County
8 community water systems serving Westmoreland County.
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22 total water systems serve Westmoreland County.
Systems with the most violations in Westmoreland County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County
82 ZIP codes tracked in Westmoreland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15062 | Monessen | 65 | C | 4 (2 health) | $87K |
| 2 | 15613 | Apollo | 65 | C | 4 | $168K |
| 3 | 15618 | Avonmore | 65 | C | 4 | $115K |
| 4 | 15619 | Bovard | 65 | C | 4 | — |
| 5 | 15624 | Crabtree | 65 | C | 4 | — |
| 6 | 15626 | Delmont | 65 | C | 4 | $228K |
| 7 | 15629 | East Vandergrift | 65 | C | 4 | $67K |
| 8 | 15632 | Export | 65 | C | 4 | $278K |
| 9 | 15641 | Hyde Park | 65 | C | 4 | $123K |
| 10 | 15083 | Sutersville | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $148K |
| 11 | 15479 | Smithton | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $216K |
| 12 | 15612 | Alverton | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $127K |
| 13 | 15625 | Darragh | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | — |
| 14 | 15637 | Herminie | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $257K |
| 15 | 15639 | Hunker | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $203K |
| 16 | 15640 | Hutchinson | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $89K |
| 17 | 15661 | Loyalhanna | 64 | C | 5 (2 health) | $144K |
| 18 | 15663 | Madison | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $215K |
| 19 | 15672 | New Stanton | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $236K |
| 20 | 15676 | Pleasant Unity | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $274K |
| 21 | 15678 | Rillton | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $97K |
| 22 | 15679 | Ruffs Dale | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $188K |
| 23 | 15695 | Wyano | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $141K |
| 24 | 15697 | Youngwood | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $159K |
| 25 | 15698 | Yukon | 64 | C | 8 (2 health) | $121K |
| 26 | 15068 | New Kensington | 63 | C | 9 (1 health) | $166K |
| 27 | 15085 | Trafford | 63 | C | 10 (2 health) | $194K |
| 28 | 15668 | Murrysville | 63 | C | 9 (1 health) | $315K |
| 29 | 15642 | Irwin | 62 | C | 17 (2 health) | $236K |
| 30 | 15644 | Jeannette | 62 | C | 12 (2 health) | $160K |
| 31 | 15681 | Saltsburg | 62 | C | 13 | $132K |
| 32 | 15601 | Greensburg | 60 | C | 17 (4 health) | $209K |
| 33 | 15671 | New Derry | 60 | C | 21 | — |
| 34 | 15683 | Scottdale | 60 | C | 20 (2 health) | $136K |
| 35 | 15670 | New Alexandria | 59 | C | 22 (2 health) | $190K |
| 36 | 15620 | Bradenville | 57 | C | 26 (2 health) | $133K |
| 37 | 15666 | Mount Pleasant | 50 | D | 78 (6 health) | $155K |
| 38 | 15923 | Bolivar | 46 | D | 13 | $94K |
| 39 | 15944 | New Florence | 46 | D | 13 | $160K |
| 40 | 15954 | Seward | 46 | D | 13 | $79K |
| 41 | 15779 | Torrance | 43 | D | 21 | $177K |
| 42 | 15627 | Derry | 39 | F | 30 (2 health) | $150K |
| 43 | 15650 | Latrobe | 33 | F | 91 (4 health) | $176K |
| 44 | 15069 | New Kensington | — | — | — | |
| 45 | 15072 | Pricedale | — | — | 38 (3 health) | — |
| 46 | 15087 | Webster | — | — | 38 (3 health) | $211K |
| 47 | 15448 | Jacobs Creek | — | — | 8 (2 health) | $82K |
| 48 | 15605 | Greensburg | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 15606 | Greensburg | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 15611 | Adamsburg | — | — | 12 (2 health) | $131K |
| 51 | 15615 | Ardara | — | — | 4 | $136K |
| 52 | 15616 | Armbrust | — | — | 8 (2 health) | $312K |
| 53 | 15617 | Arona | — | — | 8 (2 health) | $123K |
| 54 | 15621 | Calumet | — | — | — | |
| 55 | 15623 | Claridge | — | — | 4 | $193K |
| 56 | 15628 | Donegal | — | — | $157K | |
| 57 | 15633 | Forbes Road | — | — | 4 | $268K |
| 58 | 15634 | Grapeville | — | — | 4 | $93K |
| 59 | 15635 | Hannastown | — | — | 4 | — |
| 60 | 15636 | Harrison City | — | — | 4 | $351K |
| 61 | 15638 | Hostetter | — | — | 13 (2 health) | — |
| 62 | 15646 | Jones Mills | — | — | — | |
| 63 | 15647 | Larimer | — | — | 4 | — |
| 64 | 15655 | Laughlintown | — | — | 103 | $146K |
| 65 | 15658 | Ligonier | — | — | 212 | $235K |
| 66 | 15660 | Lowber | — | — | 8 (2 health) | $118K |
| 67 | 15662 | Luxor | — | — | 4 | $113K |
| 68 | 15664 | Mammoth | — | — | — | |
| 69 | 15665 | Manor | — | — | 4 | $179K |
| 70 | 15674 | Norvelt | — | — | 8 (2 health) | $183K |
| 71 | 15675 | Penn | — | — | 4 | $107K |
| 72 | 15677 | Rector | — | — | 48 | $224K |
| 73 | 15680 | Salina | — | — | $72K | |
| 74 | 15684 | Slickville | — | — | 4 | $104K |
| 75 | 15685 | Southwest | — | — | — | |
| 76 | 15687 | Stahlstown | — | — | 48 | $203K |
| 77 | 15688 | Tarrs | — | — | 8 (2 health) | $89K |
| 78 | 15689 | United | — | — | 8 (2 health) | — |
| 79 | 15691 | Wendel | — | — | 8 (2 health) | $223K |
| 80 | 15692 | Westmoreland City | — | — | 4 | $154K |
| 81 | 15693 | Whitney | — | — | $105K | |
| 82 | 15696 | Youngstown | — | — | $122K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Westmoreland County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82.5% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania covers 82 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100) across 43 scored records.
71 of 71 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 14 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.