COUNTY REPORT KY

Boyle County, Kentucky

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Covering 7 ZIP codes, Boyle County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.

How Boyle County Compares

Boyle County55/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Boyle County Compares

C
County Grade
55/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Boyle County scores 6 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
55
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 40422 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 40452 (40/100)
$136K
Median Home Value
$2,229
Avg Remediation (164% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Boyle County, Kentucky

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $559, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability

56.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Boyle County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

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

1974
Median Build Year
56.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $559

Energy Code Gap $309/yr
Flood $143/yr
Water / Lead $107/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

13,691 housing units in Boyle County

Pre-1940 13%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 19%

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 Boyle County

$136K
Median Home Value
$2,229
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Boyle 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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Boyle County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 PARKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT 4,261 0
2 Danville City Water Works 32,600 0
3 MARION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 16,311 0
4 EAST CASEY CO WATER DISTRICT 12,460 0
5 GARRARD CO WATER ASSOC INC 14,806 0

10 total water systems serve Boyle County.

All ZIP Codes in Boyle County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Boyle County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 40422 Danville 70 B 0 $214K
2 40423 Danville 66 C 0
3 40464 Parksville 66 C 0 $136K
4 40328 Gravel Switch 53 D 0 $83K
5 40468 Perryville 53 D 0 $149K
6 40440 Junction City 40 D 0 $126K
7 40452 Mitchellsburg 40 D 0

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Overview

Boyle County in Kentucky covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Boyle County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Boyle County?
Boyle County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Boyle County?
Boyle County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Boyle County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Boyle County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $559 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Boyle County?
The median home build year in Boyle County is 1974. 56.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Boyle County compare to Kentucky?
Boyle County has an average water safety score of 55/100, which is below the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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