Breathitt County, Kentucky
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Safe water is the norm for most of Breathitt County's 7 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Breathitt County Compares
How Breathitt County Compares
Breathitt County scores 5 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Breathitt 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: $891, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.283% avg pipe failure probability
43.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Breathitt County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 19 total (19 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: $891
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,663 housing units in Breathitt 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 Breathitt County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Breathitt County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BREATHITT CO WATER DISTRICT | 5,068 | 5 |
| 2 | Jackson Municipal Water Works | 4,704 | 5 |
| 3 | Campton Water System | 6,600 | 4 |
| 4 | Beattyville Water Works | 8,428 | 4 |
| 5 | MORGAN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 7,502 | 4 |
6 total water systems serve Breathitt County.
All ZIP Codes in Breathitt County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Breathitt County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41314 | Booneville | 82 | B | 1 (1 health) | $92K |
| 2 | 41301 | Campton | 81 | B | 4 | $76K |
| 3 | 41317 | Clayhole | 63 | C | 0 | $32K |
| 4 | 41366 | Rousseau | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 41390 | Whick | 63 | C | 0 | $185K |
| 6 | 41348 | Lost Creek | 55 | C | 0 | $23K |
| 7 | 41310 | Bays | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Breathitt County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- 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 Breathitt County, Kentucky
Overview
Breathitt County in Kentucky covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
2 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.