COUNTY REPORT WV

Marshall County, West Virginia

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Marshall County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Composite scoring places Marshall County at a C (7 ZIP codes tracked).

How Marshall County Compares

Marshall County57/100
West Virginia avg71/100
National avg73/100

How Marshall County Compares

C
County Grade
57/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Marshall County scores 14 points below the West Virginia state average (71/100) and 16 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

C
County Grade
57
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 26036 (63/100)
Lowest ZIP: 26041 (50/100)
$141K
Median Home Value
$729
Avg Remediation (0.52% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Marshall County, West Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 12%, diabetes 16.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,023, largest modeled factor: Flood

77% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1951
Median Build Year
77%
Pre-1980 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $2,023

Flood $1,433/yr
Energy Code Gap $501/yr
Water / Lead $293/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

12,159 housing units in Marshall County

Pre-1940 32%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 8%

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 Marshall County

$141K
Median Home Value
$729
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Marshall 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 Marshall County residents

Asthma 12% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Marshall County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Marshall County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

9 water systems mapped to Marshall County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Marshall County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Marshall County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Marshall County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 26036 Dallas 63 C 14 (1 health) —
2 26038 Glen Dale 62 C 7 $202K
3 26033 Cameron 60 C 18 (1 health) $153K
4 26039 Glen Easton 57 C 21 (1 health) $195K
5 26031 Benwood 50 D 19 (4 health) $94K
6 26041 Moundsville 50 D 37 (1 health) $128K
7 26040 Mcmechen — — 13 (1 health) $88K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Marshall County

These buyer guides are matched by rule rather than by hand - a PFAS record adds a PFAS filter guide, a lead action-level exceedance adds lead filter guides, a high share of pre-1978 homes adds lead paint test kits, EPA Radon Zone 1 add radon kits, and a top flood or wildfire risk adds related equipment.

Overview

Marshall County in West Virginia covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100) across 6 scored records.

7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Marshall County?
Marshall County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Marshall County?
We map 9 public water systems to 7 ZIP codes in our data for Marshall County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Marshall County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Marshall County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,023 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Marshall County?
The median home build year in Marshall County is 1951. 77% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Marshall County compare to West Virginia?
Marshall County has an average Home Safety Score of 57/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the West Virginia state average of 71/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Marshall County, WV: HSS 57/100; 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/west-virginia/marshall/
BibTeX
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  title  = {{Marshall County, WV: HSS 57/100; 5 Health Violations}},
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Page version: October 2026.

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