Upshur County, West Virginia
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 11 ZIP codes, Upshur County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Upshur County Compares
How Upshur County Compares
Upshur County scores 7 points below the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Upshur 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: 16.6 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $694, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.502% avg pipe failure probability, 78% of ZIPs at high risk
63% 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: $694
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,869 housing units in Upshur 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 Upshur County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Upshur 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 Upshur 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 Upshur County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkins Road Public Service District | 3,112 | 11 |
| 2 | ADRIAN P S D | 5,327 | 11 |
| 3 | Buckhannon Water Board | 8,098 | 10 |
| 4 | Mount Hope Water Assoc | 2,870 | 10 |
| 5 | Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 | 2,161 | 10 |
8 total water systems serve Upshur County.
All ZIP Codes in Upshur County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Upshur County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26218 | French Creek | 81 | B | 1 | $139K |
| 2 | 26234 | Rock Cave | 63 | C | 0 | $202K |
| 3 | 26343 | Crawford | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 26201 | Buckhannon | 54 | D | 10 | $163K |
| 5 | 26210 | Adrian | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 26219 | Frenchton | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 26228 | Kanawha Head | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 26229 | Lorentz | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 26236 | Selbyville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 26237 | Tallmansville | 53 | D | 0 | $111K |
| 11 | 26372 | Horner | 53 | D | 0 | $410K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Upshur County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Upshur County, West Virginia
Overview
Upshur County in West Virginia covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
2 of 11 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.