Wayne County, West Virginia
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Wayne County, 15 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne 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: Wayne 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: 17.4 (asthma 12.5%, diabetes 16.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,851, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.461% avg pipe failure probability, 86% of ZIPs at high risk
64.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Wayne County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 23 violations. Past 5 years: 36 total (36 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: $1,851
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
31,883 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRUM PSD | 3,463 | 38 |
| 2 | Kenova Municipal Water | 11,192 | 34 |
| 3 | Lavalette Public Service District | 7,293 | 31 |
| 4 | Wvawc - Huntington District | 98,647 | 20 |
| 5 | Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck | 2,159 | 20 |
11 total water systems serve Wayne County.
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25530 | Kenova | 81 | B | 2 | $144K |
| 2 | 25669 | Crum | 77 | B | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 25724 | Huntington | 77 | B | 3 | — |
| 4 | 25507 | Ceredo | 74 | B | 3 | $137K |
| 5 | 25535 | Lavalette | 73 | B | 0 | $219K |
| 6 | 25674 | Kermit | 72 | B | 20 (1 health) | $84K |
| 7 | 25704 | Huntington | 67 | C | 3 | $119K |
| 8 | 25570 | Wayne | 65 | C | 9 (2 health) | $117K |
| 9 | 25534 | Kiahsville | 63 | C | 0 | $86K |
| 10 | 25701 | Huntington | 62 | C | 3 | $154K |
| 11 | 25514 | Fort Gay | 58 | C | 14 (5 health) | $56K |
| 12 | 25517 | Genoa | 55 | C | 0 | $54K |
| 13 | 25555 | Prichard | 55 | C | 0 | $106K |
| 14 | 25562 | Shoals | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 15 | 25511 | Dunlow | 50 | D | 0 | $131K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.5% 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 Wayne County, West Virginia
Overview
Wayne County in West Virginia covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
9 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 9 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.