Hancock County, West Virginia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Hancock County, 5 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Hancock County Compares
How Hancock County Compares
Hancock 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: Hancock 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: 16.9 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,652, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.502% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
77.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Hancock County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $2,652
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,251 housing units in Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakland Public Service District | 1,659 | 62 |
| 2 | Weirton Area Water Board | 18,633 | 52 |
| 3 | Oakland Public Service District Golden Key Acres | 506 | 52 |
| 4 | Tomlinson Public Service District | 2,079 | 36 |
| 5 | Tomlinson Public Service District-newell | 4,963 | 35 |
9 total water systems serve Hancock County.
All ZIP Codes in Hancock County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Hancock County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26034 | Chester | 64 | C | 9 (1 health) | $117K |
| 2 | 26050 | Newell | 64 | C | 3 | $83K |
| 3 | 26056 | New Manchester | 64 | C | 1 | $76K |
| 4 | 26047 | New Cumberland | 58 | C | 23 (2 health) | $146K |
| 5 | 26062 | Weirton | 54 | D | 29 (1 health) | $123K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hancock County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77.4% 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 Hancock County, West Virginia
Overview
Hancock County in West Virginia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
5 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.