Wood County, West Virginia
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
For households in Wood County, the 16 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Wood County Compares
How Wood County Compares
Wood County scores 6 points above the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
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: $1,471, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.474% avg pipe failure probability, 81% of ZIPs at high risk
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 14 violations. Past 5 years: 29 total (29 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,471
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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Wood County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Boaz Public Service District | 1,628 | 85 |
| 2 | Claywood Park Public Service District | 8,141 | 70 |
| 3 | Mineral Wells Public Service District | 5,674 | 46 |
| 4 | Parkersburg Utility Board | 34,251 | 43 |
| 5 | Vienna | 12,507 | 28 |
9 total water systems serve Wood County.
All ZIP Codes in Wood County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Wood County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26103 | Parkersburg | 82 | B | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 26106 | Parkersburg | 82 | B | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 26181 | Washington | 81 | B | 1 | $200K |
| 4 | 26120 | Mineral Wells | 79 | B | 13 (3 health) | — |
| 5 | 26121 | Mineral Wells | 79 | B | 13 (3 health) | — |
| 6 | 26102 | Parkersburg | 77 | B | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 7 | 26184 | Waverly | 76 | B | 1 | $175K |
| 8 | 26150 | Mineral Wells | 75 | B | 13 (3 health) | $172K |
| 9 | 26104 | Parkersburg | 72 | B | 6 (1 health) | $165K |
| 10 | 26187 | Williamstown | 69 | C | 3 | $183K |
| 11 | 26101 | Parkersburg | 67 | C | 6 (1 health) | $107K |
| 12 | 26133 | Belleville | 63 | C | 0 | $220K |
| 13 | 26169 | Rockport | 63 | C | 0 | $115K |
| 14 | 26142 | Davisville | 55 | C | 0 | $98K |
| 15 | 26180 | Walker | 55 | C | 0 | $118K |
| 16 | 26105 | Vienna | 51 | D | 13 | $162K |
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 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
12 of 16 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 14 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.