Clay County, West Virginia
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
While Clay County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 11 ZIP codes have logged violations.
How Clay County Compares
How Clay County Compares
Clay County scores 2 points below the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clay 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 12.6%, diabetes 18.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $785, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.455% avg pipe failure probability, 91% of ZIPs at high risk
52.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Clay County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $785
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,373 housing units in Clay 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 Clay County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLAY-ROANE PSD (PROCIOUS DISTRICT) | 2,199 | 20 |
| 2 | Clay Company Public Service District-hartland | 1,043 | 20 |
| 3 | Clay Company P S D-triplett Ridge | 92 | 20 |
| 4 | CLAY WATER DEPT | 1,232 | 7 |
| 5 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST | 209,283 | 7 |
9 total water systems serve Clay County.
All ZIP Codes in Clay County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Clay County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26617 | Dille | 79 | B | 3 | $117K |
| 2 | 25043 | Clay | 70 | B | 7 (2 health) | — |
| 3 | 25164 | Procious | 64 | C | 13 | $124K |
| 4 | 25005 | Amma | 63 | C | 0 | $142K |
| 5 | 25019 | Bickmore | 63 | C | 0 | $55K |
| 6 | 25113 | Ivydale | 63 | C | 0 | $95K |
| 7 | 25266 | Newton | 63 | C | 0 | $191K |
| 8 | 25285 | Wallback | 63 | C | 0 | $177K |
| 9 | 25030 | Bomont | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 25088 | Glen | 53 | D | 0 | $16K |
| 11 | 25133 | Maysel | 53 | D | 0 | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clay County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.3% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Clay County, West Virginia
Overview
Clay County in West Virginia covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
3 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.