Morgan County, West Virginia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 43/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Morgan County's 2 monitored ZIP codes, water quality data indicates below-average safety — independent testing is a reasonable precaution.
How Morgan County Compares
How Morgan County Compares
Morgan County scores 21 points below the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 25 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 16.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,020, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.475% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
58% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,020
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,734 housing units in Morgan 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 Morgan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Morgan 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 Morgan County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Morgan County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Berkeley Springs | 3,526 | 15 |
| 2 | Berkeley Sprgs Healthcare Center - Upper | 140 | 15 |
| 3 | Berkeley Sprgs Healthcare Center - Lower | 140 | 15 |
| 4 | Tri Lake Holdings, Inc. | 139 | 15 |
| 5 | Sky Line Village Mhp | 120 | 15 |
All ZIP Codes in Morgan County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25411 | Berkeley Springs | 46 | D | 15 | $223K |
| 2 | 25422 | Great Cacapon | 40 | D | 0 | $160K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Morgan County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Morgan County in West Virginia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (43/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Morgan County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. 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 details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
58% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.