Braxton County, West Virginia
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Braxton County's 17 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Braxton County Compares
How Braxton County Compares
Braxton County scores 3 points below the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.5 (asthma 12.4%, diabetes 18.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $681, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.501% avg pipe failure probability, 82% of ZIPs at high risk
59.6% 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: $681
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,475 housing units in Braxton 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 Braxton County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Braxton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLATWOODS CANOE RUN PSD | 4,344 | 49 |
| 2 | SUGAR CREEK PSD | 1,572 | 44 |
| 3 | WVAW- GASSAWAY | 2,159 | 40 |
| 4 | BURNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITY | 1,126 | 9 |
| 5 | Flatwoods Canoe Run Public Service District Purchaser | 339 | 4 |
7 total water systems serve Braxton County.
All ZIP Codes in Braxton County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Braxton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26623 | Frametown | 79 | B | 40 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 26335 | Burnsville | 71 | B | 5 | $101K |
| 3 | 26601 | Sutton | 70 | B | 4 | $121K |
| 4 | 25235 | Chloe | 63 | C | 0 | $136K |
| 5 | 26222 | Hacker Valley | 63 | C | 0 | $118K |
| 6 | 26376 | Ireland | 63 | C | 0 | $230K |
| 7 | 26412 | Orlando | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 26447 | Walkersville | 63 | C | 0 | $182K |
| 9 | 26627 | Heaters | 63 | C | 0 | $197K |
| 10 | 26629 | Little Birch | 63 | C | 0 | $111K |
| 11 | 26636 | Rosedale | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 12 | 25063 | Duck | 53 | D | 0 | $109K |
| 13 | 25141 | Nebo | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 14 | 26215 | Cleveland | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 26619 | Exchange | 53 | D | 0 | $107K |
| 16 | 26621 | Flatwoods | 53 | D | 0 | $113K |
| 17 | 26631 | Napier | 53 | D | 0 | — |
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.6% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Braxton County, West Virginia
Overview
Braxton County in West Virginia covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
3 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.