Hancock County, West Virginia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 33/100 · Grade F
ZipCheckup grade for Hancock County: F.
Lowest grade in federal records; check your home directly.
Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →
Households in Hancock County can use the low grade as a prompt: check the water system serving your address, and consider testing your own tap if the records concern you. The county page lists 5 ZIP codes.
How Hancock County Compares
How Hancock County Compares
Hancock County scores 38 points below the West Virginia state average (71/100) and 40 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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,602, largest modeled factor: Flood
79% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,602
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
Modeled remediation costs in Hancock County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 mapped to Hancock County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Hancock County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Hancock County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Hancock County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Hancock County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 26034 | Chester | 33 | F | 58 (1 health) | $117K |
| 2 | 26062 | Weirton | 33 | F | 107 (4 health) | $123K |
| 3 | 26047 | New Cumberland | — | — | 127 (8 health) | $146K |
| 4 | 26050 | Newell | — | — | 4 (1 health) | $83K |
| 5 | 26056 | New Manchester | — | — | 32 | $76K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hancock County
The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.
- Water Filters Certified for PFAS Reduction — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 79% of homes built before 1980
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hancock County, West Virginia
Overview
Hancock County in West Virginia covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of F (33/100) across 2 scored records.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 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
Hancock County has an average Home Safety grade of F across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. 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 reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.
Check for lead in your home
79% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.