COUNTY REPORT WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

31 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

EPA monitoring reports for Mingo County cover 31 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.

How Mingo County Compares

Mingo County73/100
West Virginia avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Mingo County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
31
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Mingo County scores 9 points above the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
31
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 24851 (91/100)
Lowest ZIP: 25685 (56/100)
$87K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Avg Remediation (168% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Mingo 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: 19.5 (asthma 13.2%, diabetes 20%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,117, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.419% avg pipe failure probability, 69% of ZIPs at high risk

53.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Mingo County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
15 (15 health)
2024
43 (43 health)
2025
82 (82 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 82 violations. Past 5 years: 142 total (142 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

Asthma 13.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
53.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
69%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,117

Flood $806/yr
Energy Code Gap $206/yr
Water / Lead $95/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,003 housing units in Mingo County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 14%

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 Mingo County

$87K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Mingo 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 Mingo County residents

Asthma 13.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Mingo County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck 2,159 353
2 Mingo County Public Service District - Lick Creek 380 262
3 MINGO CO PSD - RAGLAND DISTRICT 621 254
4 Mingo County Public Service District - Pigeon Creek 2,877 254
5 JUSTICE PSD 504 251

14 total water systems serve Mingo County.

All ZIP Codes in Mingo County

31 ZIP codes tracked in Mingo County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 24851 Justice 91 A 18 (1 health) $83K
2 25690 Ragland 91 A 21 (1 health) $115K
3 25691 Rawl 91 A 29 (1 health)
4 25771 Huntington 89 A 3
5 25621 Gilbert 84 B 4 (1 health) $78K
6 25676 Lenore 81 B 19 (1 health) $111K
7 25678 Matewan 77 B 4 (2 health) $92K
8 25696 Varney 77 B 21 (1 health) $78K
9 25667 Chattaroy 76 B 22 (2 health)
10 24845 Ikes Fork 73 B 0 $96K
11 24846 Isaban 73 B 0 $80K
12 24862 Mohawk 73 B 0
13 24869 North Spring 73 B 0 $73K
14 24872 Panther 73 B 0
15 25650 Verner 73 B 0
16 25666 Breeden 73 B 0
17 25688 North Matewan 73 B 0 $75K
18 25699 Wilsondale 73 B 0
19 25670 Delbarton 71 B 23 $79K
20 25661 Williamson 68 C 10 (3 health) $90K
21 25611 Bruno 66 C 0
22 25644 Sarah Ann 66 C 0
23 25686 Newtown 66 C 0
24 25608 Baisden 65 C 0 $100K
25 25651 Wharncliffe 65 C 0 $81K
26 25665 Borderland 65 C 0
27 25671 Dingess 65 C 0
28 25672 Edgarton 65 C 0 $94K
29 25692 Red Jacket 65 C 0 $95K
30 24839 Hanover 60 C 0
31 25685 Naugatuck 56 C 233 (11 health)

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Overview

Mingo County in West Virginia covers 31 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).

12 of 31 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 24 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Mingo County?
Mingo County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 31 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Mingo County?
Mingo County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 31 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Mingo County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Mingo County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,117 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Mingo County?
The median home build year in Mingo County is 1987. 53.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Mingo County compare to West Virginia?
Mingo County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is above the West Virginia state average of 64/100.

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