COUNTY REPORT WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

50 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

The systems supplying Raleigh County's 50 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Raleigh County Compares

Raleigh County61/100
West Virginia avg64/100
National avg68/100

How Raleigh County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Raleigh County scores 3 points below the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
50
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 25802 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 25918 (38/100)
$112K
Median Home Value
$1,558
Avg Remediation (139% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Raleigh County, West Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.5 (asthma 12.6%, diabetes 17.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,259, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.518% avg pipe failure probability, 81% of ZIPs at high risk

68.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Raleigh County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
5 (5 health)
2023
49 (49 health)
2024
86 (86 health)
2025
107 (107 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 107 violations. Past 5 years: 247 total (247 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

Asthma 12.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
68.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
52%
Pipe Failure Probability
81%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,259

Flood $492/yr
Energy Code Gap $315/yr
Wildfire $282/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

36,399 housing units in Raleigh County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 22%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 14%

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 Raleigh County

$112K
Median Home Value
$1,558
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Raleigh 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 Raleigh County residents

Asthma 12.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Raleigh County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Raleigh County Public Service District Arnett 6,663 99
2 Cool Ridge Flat Top Public Service District 4,190 87
3 Beckley Water Company 47,386 79
4 Raleigh County Mem Airport 4,587 74
5 Raleigh County Public Service District Coal City 3,415 72

17 total water systems serve Raleigh County.

All ZIP Codes in Raleigh County

50 ZIP codes tracked in Raleigh County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 25802 Beckley 83 B 0
2 25832 Daniels 83 B 0 $196K
3 25926 Beckley 83 B 0
4 25044 Clear Creek 79 B 3 (1 health)
5 25823 Coal City 74 B 3
6 25801 Beckley 73 B 0 $151K
7 25825 Cool Ridge 70 B 2 (1 health) $134K
8 25915 Rhodell 67 C 7
9 25880 Mount Hope 65 C 3 (2 health) $109K
10 25008 Artie 63 C 0
11 25048 Colcord 63 C 0 $38K
12 25075 Eskdale 63 C 0 $29K
13 25140 Naoma 63 C 0 $45K
14 25174 Rock Creek 63 C 0 $67K
15 25204 Twilight 63 C 0 $39K
16 25811 Amigo 63 C 0
17 25817 Bolt 63 C 0
18 25836 Eccles 63 C 0 $176K
19 25849 Glen White 63 C 0
20 25851 Harper 63 C 0
21 25853 Helen 63 C 0
22 25857 Josephine 63 C 0
23 25873 Mac Arthur 63 C 0 $131K
24 25906 Piney View 63 C 0
25 25911 Raleigh 63 C 0 $46K
26 25919 Skelton 63 C 0
27 25927 Stanaford 63 C 0
28 25920 Slab Fork 59 C 8 (6 health)
29 25007 Arnett 58 C 11 (7 health) $259K
30 25813 Beaver 58 C 6 (5 health) $148K
31 25060 Dorothy 55 C 0
32 25083 Gallagher 55 C 0 $57K
33 25193 Sylvester 55 C 0 $77K
34 25209 Whitesville 55 C 0 $77K
35 25827 Crab Orchard 55 C 0 $204K
36 25839 Fairdale 55 C 0 $71K
37 25844 Glen Daniel 55 C 0 $68K
38 25848 Glen Rogers 55 C 0
39 25062 Dry Creek 53 D 0
40 25180 Saxon 53 D 0 $116K
41 25843 Ghent 53 D 0 $265K
42 25860 Lanark 53 D 0
43 25902 Odd 53 D 8 (6 health)
44 25921 Sophia 53 D 61 (36 health) $100K
45 25932 Surveyor 53 D 0
46 25969 Jumping Branch 53 D 0 $188K
47 25989 White Oak 53 D 0 $186K
48 25871 Mabscott 50 D 0 $86K
49 25865 Lester 40 D 21 (5 health) $163K
50 25918 Shady Spring 38 F 7 (5 health) $186K

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Overview

Raleigh County in West Virginia covers 50 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).

12 of 50 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 74 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Raleigh County?
Raleigh County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Raleigh County?
Raleigh County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 50 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Raleigh County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Raleigh County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,259 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Raleigh County?
The median home build year in Raleigh County is 1974. 68.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Raleigh County compare to West Virginia?
Raleigh County has an average water safety score of 61/100, which is below the West Virginia state average of 64/100.

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