Bath County, Kentucky
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-16
ZipCheckup grade for Bath: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Tracking 7 ZIP codes in Bath County reveals a mixed picture - tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Bath County Compares
How Bath County Compares
Bath County scores 6 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bath County, Kentucky
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $707, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.347% avg pipe failure probability, 29% of ZIPs at high risk
33.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Bath County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 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: $707
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,747 housing units in Bath 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 Bath County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bath 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 Bath County
6 community water systems serving Bath County.
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Systems with the most violations in Bath County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Bath County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Bath County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40374 | Sharpsburg | 83 | B | 0 | $108K |
| 2 | 40360 | Owingsville | 82 | B | 1 (1 health) | $109K |
| 3 | 40371 | Salt Lick | 71 | B | 2 (2 health) | $111K |
| 4 | 40319 | Farmers | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 40350 | Moorefield | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 40358 | Olympia | 53 | D | 0 | $143K |
| 7 | 40366 | Preston | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bath County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bath County, Kentucky
Overview
Bath County in Kentucky covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
2 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.