Kentucky — 5th District
119th Congress · 366 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-17
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-17
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 366 ZIP codes in Kentucky's 5th District: the district earns a grade C (60/100). 236 EPA violations on record, 83 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in Kentucky's 5th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40374 | Sharpsburg | 83 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 40409 | Brodhead | 83 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 40741 | London | 83 | B | 0 |
| 4 | 40742 | London | 83 | B | 0 |
| 5 | 40743 | London | 83 | B | 0 |
| 6 | 40744 | London | 83 | B | 0 |
| 7 | 40745 | London | 83 | B | 0 |
| 8 | 40750 | London | 83 | B | 0 |
| 9 | 41669 | Wheelwright | 83 | B | 0 |
| 10 | 40360 | Owingsville | 82 | B | 1 (1 health) |
| 11 | 40855 | Lynch | 82 | B | 11 (1 health) |
| 12 | 41171 | Sandy Hook | 82 | B | 2 |
| 13 | 41314 | Booneville | 82 | B | 1 (1 health) |
| 14 | 41721 | Buckhorn | 82 | B | 2 |
| 15 | 42633 | Monticello | 82 | B | 2 |
| 16 | 41301 | Campton | 81 | B | 4 |
| 17 | 41837 | Mayking | 81 | B | 0 |
| 18 | 40702 | Corbin | 80 | B | 4 (3 health) |
| 19 | 40807 | Benham | 79 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 20 | 40823 | Cumberland | 78 | B | 1 |
| 21 | 41230 | Louisa | 78 | B | 0 |
| 22 | 41522 | Elkhorn City | 78 | B | 0 |
| 23 | 40322 | Frenchburg | 76 | B | 2 (2 health) |
| 24 | 40828 | Evarts | 76 | B | 6 (2 health) |
| 25 | 40701 | Corbin | 75 | B | 4 (3 health) |
| 26 | 40769 | Williamsburg | 74 | B | 4 (4 health) |
| 27 | 40815 | Cawood | 74 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 28 | 41472 | West Liberty | 74 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 29 | 41240 | Paintsville | 73 | B | 0 |
| 30 | 40387 | Wellington | 72 | B | 0 |
| 31 | 41822 | Hindman | 72 | B | 3 |
| 32 | 42653 | Whitley City | 72 | B | 0 |
| 33 | 40371 | Salt Lick | 71 | B | 2 (2 health) |
| 34 | 40977 | Pineville | 71 | B | 4 (2 health) |
| 35 | 41224 | Inez | 71 | B | 2 (2 health) |
| 36 | 40962 | Manchester | 70 | B | 7 (2 health) |
| 37 | 41749 | Hyden | 70 | B | 0 |
| 38 | 41773 | Vicco | 70 | B | 1 |
| 39 | 40419 | Crab Orchard | 69 | C | 2 |
| 40 | 40437 | Hustonville | 69 | C | 1 (1 health) |
| 41 | 41702 | Hazard | 69 | C | 2 |
| 42 | 40906 | Barbourville | 68 | C | 4 (2 health) |
| 43 | 40965 | Middlesboro | 68 | C | 0 |
| 44 | 41164 | Olive Hill | 68 | C | 1 |
| 45 | 41630 | Garrett | 68 | C | 1 |
| 46 | 40351 | Morehead | 67 | C | 1 (1 health) |
| 47 | 41537 | Jenkins | 67 | C | 6 (5 health) |
| 48 | 42502 | Somerset | 66 | C | 1 |
| 49 | 42519 | Burnside | 66 | C | 0 |
| 50 | 42567 | Eubank | 66 | C | 0 |
Overview
Kentucky's 5th District encompasses 366 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (60/100).
236 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 83 are health-based violations. About 12% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 41 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 40 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) - 39 violations
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 33 violations
- Contaminant 0700 - 24 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.
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 366 ZIP codes in Kentucky's 5th District.