Hebron, KY Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100
2 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hebron: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water systems serving Hebron hold a strong EPA compliance record - the city places among the better-performing areas in KY with few health-based violations on file.
How Hebron Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Hebron Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,250 per household.
Water Systems Serving Hebron
Water service in Hebron, KY is split across 2 utilities out of 2 tracked federally, each operating its own infrastructure and compliance record.
- B
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Hebron, Kentucky (population ~16,262), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 326,249 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hebron: B (83/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Hebron water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41048 | B | Boone Company Water & Sewer District | 66,300 |
All ZIP Codes in Hebron
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Hebron: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Within the Hebron market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity - the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Hebron are relatively low compared to home values. The $550–$2,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 105% above the Kentucky average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Hebron
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Hebron appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Hebron
Historical NFIP data for Hebron contains 11 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $18,683. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,250</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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