Roane County, West Virginia
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Roane County's 8 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Roane County Compares
How Roane County Compares
Roane County scores 1 points above the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Roane 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: 18.4 (asthma 12.5%, diabetes 19.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,618, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.489% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
60.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Roane County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,618
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,762 housing units in Roane 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 Roane County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Roane 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 Roane 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 Roane County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer Water Department | 4,630 | 102 |
| 2 | REEDY WATER SERVICE TOWN OF | 480 | 102 |
| 3 | WALTON PSD | 2,208 | 23 |
| 4 | CLAY-ROANE PSD (PROCIOUS DISTRICT) | 2,199 | 20 |
| 5 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST | 209,283 | 13 |
10 total water systems serve Roane County.
All ZIP Codes in Roane County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Roane County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25286 | Walton | 74 | B | 3 (1 health) | $111K |
| 2 | 25270 | Reedy | 72 | B | 95 (3 health) | $206K |
| 3 | 25243 | Gandeeville | 63 | C | 0 | $113K |
| 4 | 25251 | Left Hand | 63 | C | 0 | $187K |
| 5 | 25252 | Le Roy | 63 | C | 0 | $169K |
| 6 | 25259 | Looneyville | 63 | C | 0 | $191K |
| 7 | 25276 | Spencer | 61 | C | 7 | $110K |
| 8 | 25045 | Clendenin | 58 | C | 13 (2 health) | $106K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Roane 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 — 60.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Roane County, West Virginia
Overview
Roane County in West Virginia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
4 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.