Doddridge County, West Virginia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Doddridge County's 4 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Doddridge County Compares
How Doddridge County Compares
Doddridge County scores 0 points above the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.1 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 16.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,305, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.597% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
82% 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: $1,305
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,186 housing units in Doddridge 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 Doddridge County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Doddridge 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 Doddridge County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Doddridge County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Doddridge County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26456 | West Union | 75 | B | 22 (3 health) | $172K |
| 2 | 26411 | New Milton | 63 | C | 0 | $153K |
| 3 | 26434 | Shirley | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 26436 | Smithburg | 55 | C | 0 | $59K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Doddridge County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 82% 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
Overview
Doddridge County in West Virginia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
1 of 4 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.