Putnam County, West Virginia
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Putnam County, EPA compliance data for 10 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.
How Putnam County Compares
How Putnam County Compares
Putnam County scores 5 points below the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Putnam 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: 15.3 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 14.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,007, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.45% avg pipe failure probability, 89% of ZIPs at high risk
50.9% 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: $1,007
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
23,091 housing units in Putnam 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 Putnam County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST | 209,283 | 1 |
| 2 | Putnam P S D | 24,020 | 1 |
| 3 | HURRICANE CITY OF | 8,987 | 1 |
| 4 | WVAWC 5 AND 20 MILE ROAD DISTRICT | 78 | 0 |
| 5 | Mason Company Public Service District-lakin District | 4,296 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Putnam County.
All ZIP Codes in Putnam County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Putnam County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25526 | Hurricane | 71 | B | 1 | $232K |
| 2 | 25033 | Buffalo | 63 | C | 0 | $110K |
| 3 | 25070 | Eleanor | 63 | C | 0 | $209K |
| 4 | 25123 | Leon | 63 | C | 0 | $138K |
| 5 | 25213 | Winfield | 63 | C | 0 | $249K |
| 6 | 25510 | Culloden | 55 | C | 0 | $168K |
| 7 | 25109 | Hometown | 53 | D | 0 | $168K |
| 8 | 25168 | Red House | 53 | D | 0 | $198K |
| 9 | 25569 | Teays | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 25560 | Scott Depot | 50 | D | 0 | $257K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Putnam County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.9% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Putnam County, West Virginia
Overview
Putnam County in West Virginia covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
1 of 10 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.