Kentucky — 1st District
119th Congress · 170 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 170 ZIP codes in Kentucky's 1st District: the district earns a grade C (64/100). 210 EPA violations on record, 92 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Kentucky's 1st District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42020 | Almo | 99 | A | 0 |
| 2 | 42032 | Columbus | 99 | A | 1 |
| 3 | 42088 | Wingo | 99 | A | 0 |
| 4 | 42021 | Arlington | 95 | A | 0 |
| 5 | 42053 | Kevil | 95 | A | 1 |
| 6 | 42035 | Cunningham | 94 | A | 2 |
| 7 | 42050 | Hickman | 94 | A | 10 (1 health) |
| 8 | 42025 | Benton | 90 | A | 1 |
| 9 | 42029 | Calvert City | 90 | A | 0 |
| 10 | 42002 | Paducah | 88 | A | 0 |
| 11 | 42023 | Bardwell | 88 | A | 0 |
| 12 | 42049 | Hazel | 88 | A | 0 |
| 13 | 42048 | Hardin | 87 | A | 1 |
| 14 | 42066 | Mayfield | 85 | A | 1 |
| 15 | 42038 | Eddyville | 83 | B | 0 |
| 16 | 42045 | Grand Rivers | 83 | B | 0 |
| 17 | 42135 | Franklin | 83 | B | 0 |
| 18 | 42409 | Dixon | 83 | B | 0 |
| 19 | 42411 | Fredonia | 83 | B | 1 |
| 20 | 42419 | Henderson | 83 | B | 1 |
| 21 | 42464 | White Plains | 83 | B | 0 |
| 22 | 42058 | Ledbetter | 82 | B | 7 (1 health) |
| 23 | 42064 | Marion | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 24 | 42082 | Symsonia | 82 | B | 0 |
| 25 | 42234 | Guthrie | 82 | B | 1 (1 health) |
| 26 | 42404 | Clay | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 27 | 42410 | Earlington | 82 | B | 2 |
| 28 | 42041 | Fulton | 81 | B | 1 (1 health) |
| 29 | 42602 | Albany | 81 | B | 7 (2 health) |
| 30 | 42455 | Sebree | 79 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 31 | 40069 | Springfield | 78 | B | 0 |
| 32 | 42134 | Franklin | 78 | B | 0 |
| 33 | 42413 | Hanson | 78 | B | 5 (4 health) |
| 34 | 42442 | Nortonville | 78 | B | 0 |
| 35 | 42445 | Princeton | 78 | B | 0 |
| 36 | 42001 | Paducah | 77 | B | 0 |
| 37 | 42003 | Paducah | 77 | B | 0 |
| 38 | 42202 | Adairville | 75 | B | 0 |
| 39 | 42220 | Elkton | 75 | B | 0 |
| 40 | 42241 | Hopkinsville | 75 | B | 1 |
| 41 | 42262 | Oak Grove | 75 | B | 0 |
| 42 | 42408 | Dawson Springs | 75 | B | 0 |
| 43 | 42440 | Mortons Gap | 75 | B | 0 |
| 44 | 42456 | Slaughters | 75 | B | 1 |
| 45 | 42055 | Kuttawa | 74 | B | 6 (4 health) |
| 46 | 42024 | Barlow | 73 | B | 0 |
| 47 | 42044 | Gilbertsville | 73 | B | 0 |
| 48 | 42051 | Hickory | 73 | B | 0 |
| 49 | 42056 | La Center | 73 | B | 0 |
| 50 | 42069 | Melber | 73 | B | 0 |
Overview
Kentucky's 1st District encompasses 170 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (64/100).
210 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 92 are health-based violations. About 31% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) - 64 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 45 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 44 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 20 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 11 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1980 (~46 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 2 ZIP codes in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 170 ZIP codes in Kentucky's 1st District.