Brooke County, West Virginia
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Brooke County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
The latest EPA cycle for Brooke County covers 7 ZIP codes and shows a low safety grade - systemic compliance gaps have persisted over multiple reporting periods, and the county has not moved out of the bottom tier in recent years.
How Brooke County Compares
How Brooke County Compares
Brooke County scores 19 points below the West Virginia state average (71/100) and 21 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: Brooke 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: 15.9 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,954, driven primarily by flood
83.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Brooke County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,954
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,704 housing units in Brooke 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 Brooke County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Brooke County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Brooke County
7 community water systems serving Brooke County.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Brooke County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Brooke County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Brooke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 26032 | Bethany | 59 | C | 22 (2 health) | $85K |
| 2 | 26037 | Follansbee | 59 | C | 20 (2 health) | $131K |
| 3 | 26035 | Colliers | 58 | C | 43 (3 health) | $151K |
| 4 | 26070 | Wellsburg | 33 | F | 51 (13 health) | $127K |
| 5 | 26030 | Beech Bottom | — | — | 7 (1 health) | $63K |
| 6 | 26058 | Short Creek | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 26075 | Windsor Heights | — | — | 7 (1 health) | $63K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Brooke County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 83.6% 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 Brooke County, West Virginia
Overview
Brooke County in West Virginia covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (52/100) across 4 scored records.
6 of 6 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.
What You Can Do
Brooke 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
83.6% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.