Bracken County, Kentucky
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Bracken County, 5 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Bracken County Compares
How Bracken County Compares
Bracken County scores 4 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bracken 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: $1,054, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.335% avg pipe failure probability
55.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,054
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,145 housing units in Bracken 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 Bracken County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bracken 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 Bracken County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta Regional Wtp | 1,690 | 0 |
| 2 | Bracken County Water District | 6,456 | 0 |
| 3 | Buffalo Trail Water Assoc | 4,514 | 0 |
| 4 | Western Mason Company Water District | 2,994 | 0 |
| 5 | Brooksville Utility | 977 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Bracken County.
All ZIP Codes in Bracken County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Bracken County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41004 | Brooksville | 83 | B | 0 | $108K |
| 2 | 41002 | Augusta | 73 | B | 0 | $118K |
| 3 | 41043 | Foster | 63 | C | 0 | $215K |
| 4 | 41044 | Germantown | 53 | D | 0 | $119K |
| 5 | 41061 | Milford | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bracken County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.5% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Bracken County, Kentucky
Overview
Bracken County in Kentucky covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Bracken County.
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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.