Nicholas County, West Virginia
17 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 17 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:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Nicholas 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: 17.2 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 16.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,198, driven primarily by flood
55.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Nicholas County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 45 total (45 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: $1,198
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,181 housing units in Nicholas 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 Nicholas County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Nicholas 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 Nicholas County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Nicholas County
8 community water systems serving Nicholas County.
Show all 8 water systems
9 total water systems serve Nicholas County.
Systems with the most violations in Nicholas County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
All ZIP Codes in Nicholas County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Nicholas County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25059 | Dixie | — | — | — | |
| 2 | 26202 | Fenwick | — | — | 12 (3 health) | — |
| 3 | 26205 | Craigsville | — | — | 1 | $97K |
| 4 | 26261 | Richwood | — | — | 123 (10 health) | $64K |
| 5 | 26610 | Birch River | — | — | 99 (2 health) | $96K |
| 6 | 26651 | Summersville | — | — | 60 (9 health) | $157K |
| 7 | 26660 | Calvin | — | — | 1 | $224K |
| 8 | 26662 | Canvas | — | — | 12 (3 health) | $160K |
| 9 | 26667 | Drennen | — | — | $55K | |
| 10 | 26671 | Gilboa | — | — | 19 (1 health) | $102K |
| 11 | 26675 | Keslers Cross Lanes | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 26676 | Leivasy | — | — | 50 (6 health) | $112K |
| 13 | 26678 | Mount Lookout | — | — | 13 (1 health) | $114K |
| 14 | 26679 | Mount Nebo | — | — | 13 (1 health) | $175K |
| 15 | 26681 | Nettie | — | — | 50 (6 health) | $57K |
| 16 | 26684 | Pool | — | — | 13 (1 health) | — |
| 17 | 26691 | Tioga | — | — | 1 | $156K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Nicholas County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Nicholas County, West Virginia
Overview
Nicholas County in West Virginia covers 17 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.
14 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 18 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.