Pleasants County, West Virginia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Unlike top-rated counties, Pleasants County's 3 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations — chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Pleasants County Compares
How Pleasants County Compares
Pleasants County scores 2 points above the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 11.8%, diabetes 14.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,287, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.47% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
63% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Pleasants County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,287
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,542 housing units in Pleasants 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 Pleasants County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pleasants 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 Pleasants 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 Pleasants County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Belmont, | 1,003 | 6 |
| 2 | Middlebourne Water Works | 1,267 | 5 |
| 3 | Tyler County Public Service District | 3,195 | 5 |
| 4 | Bens Run Industrial Park Water System | 673 | 5 |
| 5 | Union Williams P S D | 7,883 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Pleasants County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Pleasants County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26134 | Belmont | 74 | B | 6 | $116K |
| 2 | 26146 | Friendly | 70 | B | 5 | $165K |
| 3 | 26170 | Saint Marys | 55 | C | 0 | $126K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pleasants County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Pleasants County in West Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
2 of 3 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.