Webster County, West Virginia
9 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 9 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Webster 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: 19.1 (asthma 12.7%, diabetes 19.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,716, driven primarily by flood
68.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Webster County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 17 total (17 health-based).
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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,716
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,469 housing units in Webster 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 Webster County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Webster County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Webster County
3 community water systems serving Webster County.
Systems with the most violations in Webster County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
All ZIP Codes in Webster County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Webster County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26203 | Erbacon | — | — | 89 (2 health) | $10K ⚠ |
| 2 | 26206 | Cowen | — | — | 89 (2 health) | $75K |
| 3 | 26208 | Camden On Gauley | — | — | 162 (6 health) | $67K |
| 4 | 26215 | Cleveland | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 26217 | Diana | — | — | 0 | $213K |
| 6 | 26222 | Hacker Valley | — | — | 0 | $118K |
| 7 | 26266 | Upperglade | — | — | 89 (2 health) | — |
| 8 | 26288 | Webster Springs | — | — | 89 (2 health) | $88K |
| 9 | 26298 | Bergoo | — | — | 0 | $59K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Webster County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 5 ZIP codes
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.6% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Webster County, West Virginia
Overview
Webster County in West Virginia covers 9 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.
5 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.