Barbour County, West Virginia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 5 ZIP codes, Barbour County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Barbour County Compares
How Barbour County Compares
Barbour County scores 5 points above the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Barbour County, West Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.3 (asthma 12.6%, diabetes 16.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,538, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.48% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
68.4% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,538
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,807 housing units in Barbour 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 Barbour County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Barbour 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 Barbour 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 Barbour County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century Volga Public Service District | 2,603 | 26 |
| 2 | Central Barbour Public Service District | 2,050 | 24 |
| 3 | Southwestern Water District | 5,296 | 22 |
| 4 | Chestnut Ridge Public Service District | 2,744 | 22 |
| 5 | PHILIPPI CITY OF | 3,500 | 20 |
10 total water systems serve Barbour County.
All ZIP Codes in Barbour County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Barbour County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26275 | Junior | 81 | B | 2 | $75K |
| 2 | 26238 | Volga | 79 | B | 2 | $134K |
| 3 | 26416 | Philippi | 65 | C | 20 (3 health) | $137K |
| 4 | 26405 | Moatsville | 63 | C | 0 | $99K |
| 5 | 26250 | Belington | 58 | C | 2 | $108K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Barbour County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Barbour County, West Virginia
Overview
Barbour County in West Virginia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations 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.