Kanawha County, West Virginia
75 ZIP codes · Avg score 98/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Kanawha County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Based on current EPA data, Kanawha County's 75 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Kanawha County Compares
How Kanawha County Compares
Kanawha County scores 27 points above the West Virginia state average (71/100) and 25 points above 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: Kanawha 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: 16.3 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,365, driven primarily by flood
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Kanawha County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 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
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: $1,365
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Kanawha County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kanawha 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 Kanawha County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Kanawha County
6 community water systems serving Kanawha County.
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- B
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- B
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Systems with the most violations in Kanawha County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
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- B
- A
- A
All ZIP Codes in Kanawha County
75 ZIP codes tracked in Kanawha County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25015 | Belle | 99 | A | 3 | $107K |
| 2 | 25025 | Blount | 99 | A | 3 | — |
| 3 | 25039 | Cedar Grove | 99 | A | 3 | $68K |
| 4 | 25064 | Dunbar | 99 | A | 3 | $118K |
| 5 | 25067 | East Bank | 99 | A | 3 | $88K |
| 6 | 25075 | Eskdale | 99 | A | 3 | $29K |
| 7 | 25083 | Gallagher | 99 | A | 3 | $57K |
| 8 | 25086 | Glasgow | 99 | A | 3 | $98K |
| 9 | 25102 | Handley | 99 | A | 3 | $51K |
| 10 | 25103 | Hansford | 99 | A | 3 | $82K |
| 11 | 25110 | Hugheston | 99 | A | 3 | — |
| 12 | 25132 | Mammoth | 99 | A | 3 | $38K |
| 13 | 25160 | Pond Gap | 99 | A | 3 | $29K |
| 14 | 25301 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $188K |
| 15 | 25302 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $149K |
| 16 | 25303 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $168K |
| 17 | 25304 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $227K |
| 18 | 25305 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | — |
| 19 | 25306 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $97K |
| 20 | 25311 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $113K |
| 21 | 25312 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $126K |
| 22 | 25313 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $148K |
| 23 | 25314 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $244K |
| 24 | 25315 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $83K |
| 25 | 25320 | Charleston | 99 | A | 3 | $153K |
| 26 | 25071 | Elkview | 96 | A | 6 (1 health) | $159K |
| 27 | 25177 | Saint Albans | 83 | B | 64 (1 health) | $129K |
| 28 | 25202 | Tornado | 83 | B | 63 (13 health) | $178K |
| 29 | 25026 | Blue Creek | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 25035 | Cabin Creek | — | — | 3 | $71K |
| 31 | 25054 | Dawes | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 25079 | Falling Rock | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 25107 | Hernshaw | — | — | 3 | $68K |
| 34 | 25112 | Institute | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 25126 | London | — | — | $28K | |
| 36 | 25134 | Miami | — | — | 3 | — |
| 37 | 25156 | Pinch | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 25162 | Pratt | — | — | $129K | |
| 39 | 25201 | Tad | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 25214 | Winifrede | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 25309 | Charleston | — | — | 3 | $143K |
| 42 | 25317 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 25321 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 25322 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 45 | 25323 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 25324 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 47 | 25325 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 25326 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 25327 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 25328 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 51 | 25329 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 52 | 25330 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 53 | 25331 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 54 | 25332 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 55 | 25333 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 56 | 25334 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 57 | 25335 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 58 | 25336 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 59 | 25337 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 60 | 25338 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 61 | 25339 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 62 | 25350 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 63 | 25356 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 64 | 25357 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 65 | 25358 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 66 | 25360 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 67 | 25361 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 68 | 25362 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 69 | 25364 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 70 | 25365 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 71 | 25375 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 72 | 25387 | Charleston | — | — | 3 | $86K |
| 73 | 25389 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 74 | 25392 | Charleston | — | — | — | |
| 75 | 25396 | Charleston | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kanawha County
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Kanawha County, West Virginia
Overview
Kanawha County in West Virginia covers 75 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (98/100) across 28 scored records.
33 of 33 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 15 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.