Out of 855 ZIP codes with data in West Virginia, these are the lowest-ranked areas for safety score. See also: National Lowest Home Safety Scores in America | All West Virginia Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 855 |
| Lowest value | 23/100 |
| Median value | 63/100 |
| State | West Virginia |
100 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Safety Score | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25841 | Flat Top | WV | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| 2 | 25071 | Elkview | WV | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 3 | 25962 | Rainelle | WV | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| 4 | 26261 | Richwood | WV | 36/100 | 36/100 |
| 5 | 25918 | Shady Spring | WV | 38/100 | 38/100 |
| 6 | 26750 | Piedmont | WV | 38/100 | 38/100 |
| 7 | 24738 | Nemours | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 8 | 24902 | Fairlea | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 9 | 24916 | Asbury | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 10 | 24943 | Grassy Meadows | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 11 | 24944 | Green Bank | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 12 | 24957 | Maxwelton | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 13 | 24976 | Sinks Grove | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 14 | 24984 | Waiteville | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 15 | 24993 | Wolfcreek | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 16 | 25015 | Belle | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 17 | 25049 | Comfort | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 18 | 25064 | Dunbar | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 19 | 25067 | East Bank | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 20 | 25156 | Pinch | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 21 | 25414 | Charles Town | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 22 | 25419 | Falling Waters | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 23 | 25421 | Glengary | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 24 | 25422 | Great Cacapon | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 25 | 25423 | Halltown | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 26 | 25437 | Points | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 27 | 25440 | Ridgeway | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 28 | 25441 | Rippon | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 29 | 25446 | Summit Point | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 30 | 25865 | Lester | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 31 | 25908 | Princewick | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 32 | 25971 | Lerona | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 33 | 25978 | Nimitz | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 34 | 26032 | Bethany | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 35 | 26036 | Dallas | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 36 | 26058 | Short Creek | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 37 | 26060 | Valley Grove | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 38 | 26162 | Porters Falls | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 39 | 26209 | Snowshoe | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 40 | 26561 | Big Run | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 41 | 26705 | Aurora | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 42 | 26707 | Bayard | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 43 | 26717 | Elk Garden | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 44 | 26731 | Lahmansville | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 45 | 26763 | Springfield | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 46 | 26810 | Lost City | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 47 | 26838 | Milam | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 48 | 26852 | Purgitsville | WV | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| 49 | 24954 | Marlinton | WV | 41/100 | 41/100 |
| 50 | 24981 | Talcott | WV | 44/100 | 44/100 |
| 51 | 26419 | Pine Grove | WV | 44/100 | 44/100 |
| 52 | 24732 | Kellysville | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 53 | 24737 | Montcalm | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 54 | 24925 | Caldwell | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 55 | 24935 | Forest Hill | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 56 | 24962 | Pence Springs | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 57 | 24966 | Renick | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 58 | 24970 | Ronceverte | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 59 | 25024 | Bloomingrose | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 60 | 25051 | Costa | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 61 | 25159 | Poca | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 62 | 25162 | Pratt | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 63 | 25181 | Seth | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 64 | 25214 | Winifrede | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 65 | 25410 | Bakerton | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 66 | 25922 | Spanishburg | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 67 | 26003 | Wheeling | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 68 | 26377 | Jacksonburg | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 69 | 26543 | Osage | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 70 | 26851 | Wardensville | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 71 | 26884 | Seneca Rocks | WV | 45/100 | 45/100 |
| 72 | 25411 | Berkeley Springs | WV | 46/100 | 46/100 |
| 73 | 26070 | Wellsburg | WV | 46/100 | 46/100 |
| 74 | 26726 | Keyser | WV | 46/100 | 46/100 |
| 75 | 26836 | Moorefield | WV | 46/100 | 46/100 |
| 76 | 26147 | Grantsville | WV | 48/100 | 48/100 |
| 77 | 26155 | New Martinsville | WV | 48/100 | 48/100 |
| 78 | 24901 | Lewisburg | WV | 49/100 | 49/100 |
| 79 | 24945 | Greenville | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 80 | 25504 | Barboursville | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 81 | 25511 | Dunlow | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 82 | 25520 | Glenwood | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 83 | 25523 | Hamlin | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 84 | 25560 | Scott Depot | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 85 | 25871 | Mabscott | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 86 | 26241 | Elkins | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 87 | 26288 | Webster Springs | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 88 | 26385 | Lost Creek | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 89 | 26845 | Old Fields | WV | 50/100 | 50/100 |
| 90 | 24946 | Hillsboro | WV | 51/100 | 51/100 |
| 91 | 25427 | Hedgesville | WV | 51/100 | 51/100 |
| 92 | 26105 | Vienna | WV | 51/100 | 51/100 |
| 93 | 26719 | Fort Ashby | WV | 51/100 | 51/100 |
| 94 | 26807 | Franklin | WV | 51/100 | 51/100 |
| 95 | 24740 | Princeton | WV | 52/100 | 52/100 |
| 96 | 26711 | Capon Bridge | WV | 52/100 | 52/100 |
| 97 | 24701 | Bluefield | WV | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 98 | 24714 | Beeson | WV | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 99 | 24719 | Covel | WV | 53/100 | 53/100 |
| 100 | 24731 | Kegley | WV | 53/100 | 53/100 |
Methodology
The Home Safety Score (0-100) combines four data dimensions: EPA water violation history, lead exposure risk from infrastructure and sampling data, county-level EPA radon zone classification, and FEMA flood claim records. A score of 0 indicates maximum risk across all dimensions.
Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a low Home Safety Score mean?
A score below 40 (grade F) means the ZIP code has multiple overlapping risk factors: frequent EPA violations, elevated lead levels, high radon zone, and/or significant flood history. It reflects cumulative environmental risk, not necessarily current water quality.
Can a ZIP code improve its Safety Score?
Yes. Scores are recalculated as EPA data updates. When water systems resolve violations, replace lead service lines, or address infrastructure issues, scores improve over time.
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