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Mingo County, West Virginia

21 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 21 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 21 tracked ZIP records scored
21
ZIP Codes
$90K
Median Home Value
$1,490
Avg Remediation (166% 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.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 19.7 (asthma 13.3%, diabetes 20.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,705, driven primarily by flood

54.1% 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
1 (1 health)
2023
12 (12 health)
2024
30 (30 health)
2025
81 (81 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 81 violations. Past 5 years: 124 total (124 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 13.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
54.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
79%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,705

Flood $1,090/yr
Water Infrastructure $362/yr
Energy Code Gap $238/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,724 housing units in Mingo County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 15%

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

$90K
Median Home Value
$1,490
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 13.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Mingo County

5 community water systems serving Mingo County.

Systems with the most violations in Mingo County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Mingo County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Mingo County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 24851 Justice $83K
2 25608 Baisden 11 (4 health) $100K
3 25621 Gilbert 25 (10 health) $78K
4 25651 Wharncliffe 25 (10 health) $81K
5 25661 Williamson 239 (25 health) $90K
6 25665 Borderland
7 25666 Breeden 166 (11 health)
8 25667 Chattaroy 186 (18 health)
9 25670 Delbarton 219 (18 health) $79K
10 25671 Dingess 166 (11 health)
11 25672 Edgarton 14 (6 health) $94K
12 25676 Lenore 166 (11 health) $111K
13 25678 Matewan 180 (17 health) $92K
14 25685 Naugatuck 166 (11 health)
15 25686 Newtown
16 25688 North Matewan 180 (17 health) $75K
17 25690 Ragland 166 (11 health) $115K
18 25691 Rawl
19 25692 Red Jacket 180 (17 health) $95K
20 25696 Varney 180 (17 health) $78K
21 25771 Huntington

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Overview

Mingo County in West Virginia covers 21 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

16 of 16 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 29 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

How many water systems serve Mingo County?
Mingo County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 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 $1,705 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Mingo County?
The median home build year in Mingo County is 1987. 54.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Mingo County, West Virginia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/west-virginia/mingo/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Mingo County, West Virginia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/west-virginia/mingo/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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