Ohio County, West Virginia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Ohio County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Systems across Ohio County's 4 ZIP codes show elevated violation counts - the county's low safety grade reflects that ongoing compliance pattern.
How Ohio County Compares
How Ohio County Compares
Ohio County scores 18 points below the West Virginia state average (71/100) and 20 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 Last verified:
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,710, driven primarily by flood
72.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Ohio County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 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: $2,710
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,225 housing units in Ohio 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 Ohio County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ohio 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 Ohio County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Ohio County
7 community water systems serving Ohio County.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Ohio County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Ohio County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Ohio County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26060 | Valley Grove | 58 | C | 19 (1 health) | $198K |
| 2 | 26059 | Triadelphia | 51 | D | 23 (4 health) | $168K |
| 3 | 26003 | Wheeling | 50 | D | 45 (5 health) | $165K |
| 4 | 26074 | West Liberty | — | — | $158K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ohio County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ohio County, West Virginia
Overview
Ohio County in West Virginia covers 4 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (53/100) across 3 scored records.
3 of 3 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
- 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.
What You Can Do
Ohio 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
72.8% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.