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Braxton County, West Virginia

11 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored
11
ZIP Codes
$113K
Median Home Value
$1,355
Avg Remediation (120% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Braxton County, West Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 18.6 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 19.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,095, driven primarily by flood

63.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
63.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
52/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
82%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,095

Flood $371/yr
Energy Code Gap $335/yr
Water Infrastructure $332/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

4,738 housing units in Braxton County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 16%

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 Braxton County

$113K
Median Home Value
$1,355
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Braxton 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 Braxton County residents

Asthma 12.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Braxton County

5 community water systems serving Braxton County.

Systems with the most violations in Braxton County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Braxton County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Braxton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 26335 Burnsville 29 $101K
2 26376 Ireland 0 $230K
3 26412 Orlando 2
4 26601 Sutton 204 (1 health) $121K
5 26615 Copen
6 26619 Exchange 2 $107K
7 26621 Flatwoods 29 $113K
8 26623 Frametown 178 (1 health)
9 26627 Heaters 2 $197K
10 26629 Little Birch $111K
11 26631 Napier

Recommended Buyer Guides for Braxton County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Braxton County in West Virginia covers 11 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

7 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Braxton County?
Braxton County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Braxton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Braxton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,095 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Braxton County?
The median home build year in Braxton County is 1977. 63.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Braxton County, West Virginia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/west-virginia/braxton/
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Page version: August 2026.

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