Wood County, West Virginia
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Wood County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Monitoring figures for Wood County indicate average water quality overall - some ZIP codes among the 16 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Wood County Compares
How Wood County Compares
Wood County scores 12 points below the West Virginia state average (71/100) and 14 points below the national average (73/100).
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: Wood 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: 16.8 (asthma 12%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,918, driven primarily by flood
62.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wood County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 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: $1,918
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
40,237 housing units in Wood 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 Wood County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wood 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 Wood County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Wood County
8 community water systems serving Wood County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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9 total water systems serve Wood County.
Systems with the most violations in Wood County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Wood County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Wood County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26142 | Davisville | 66 | C | 3 | $98K |
| 2 | 26184 | Waverly | 66 | C | 3 | $175K |
| 3 | 26133 | Belleville | 61 | C | 10 (3 health) | $220K |
| 4 | 26150 | Mineral Wells | 61 | C | 10 (3 health) | $172K |
| 5 | 26181 | Washington | 61 | C | 10 (3 health) | $200K |
| 6 | 26105 | Vienna | 57 | C | 21 (2 health) | $162K |
| 7 | 26180 | Walker | 57 | C | 15 | $118K |
| 8 | 26104 | Parkersburg | 56 | C | 24 (2 health) | $165K |
| 9 | 26187 | Williamstown | 56 | C | 48 | $183K |
| 10 | 26101 | Parkersburg | 52 | D | 29 (5 health) | $107K |
| 11 | 26102 | Parkersburg | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 26103 | Parkersburg | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 26106 | Parkersburg | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 26120 | Mineral Wells | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 26121 | Mineral Wells | — | — | — | |
| 16 | 26169 | Rockport | — | — | 10 (3 health) | $115K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wood County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.7% 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 Wood County, West Virginia
Overview
Wood County in West Virginia covers 16 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100) across 10 scored records.
11 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.