Ohio County, West Virginia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D
ZipCheckup grade for Ohio County: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Households in Ohio County can use the low grade as a prompt: check the water system serving your address, and consider testing your own tap if the records concern you. The county page lists 4 ZIP codes.
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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 15%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,130, largest modeled factor: Flood
77% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,130
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
Modeled remediation costs in Ohio County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 mapped to Ohio County ZIP codes
7 community water systems mapped to Ohio County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Ohio County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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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 |
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| 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
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77% of homes built before 1980
- 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 an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. 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 reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.
Check for lead in your home
77% of homes in this county were built before 1980. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially after water sits in the pipes.