Anderson County, Kentucky
1 ZIP code · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Anderson: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In current tracking cycles, Anderson County - spanning 1 ZIP code - records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Anderson County Compares
How Anderson County Compares
Anderson County scores 15 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,820, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability
46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Anderson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,820
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,827 housing units in Anderson 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 Anderson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Anderson 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.
Water systems serving Anderson County
5 community water systems serving Anderson County.
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Systems with the most violations in Anderson County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Anderson County
1 ZIP code tracked in Anderson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40342 | Lawrenceburg | 76 | B | 2 (2 health) | $213K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Anderson County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Anderson County in Kentucky covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.