Breckinridge County, Kentucky
18 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Based on current EPA data, Breckinridge County's 18 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Breckinridge County Compares
How Breckinridge County Compares
Breckinridge County scores 3 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Breckinridge 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: $413, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.285% avg pipe failure probability, 12% of ZIPs at high risk
45.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Breckinridge County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $413
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,763 housing units in Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloverport Water & Sewer System | 1,560 | 1 |
| 2 | HARDINSBURG RO WTP | 18,437 | 1 |
| 3 | IRVINGTON WATER SYSTEM | 1,627 | 0 |
| 4 | Hardin County Water District #1 | 30,230 | 0 |
| 5 | Brandenburg Water Works | 2,880 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Breckinridge County.
All ZIP Codes in Breckinridge County
18 ZIP codes tracked in Breckinridge County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40143 | Hardinsburg | 83 | B | 0 | $134K |
| 2 | 40146 | Irvington | 75 | B | 0 | $144K |
| 3 | 40111 | Cloverport | 70 | B | 1 | $117K |
| 4 | 40104 | Battletown | 63 | C | 0 | $123K |
| 5 | 40152 | Mc Daniels | 63 | C | 0 | $171K |
| 6 | 40115 | Custer | 53 | D | 0 | $157K |
| 7 | 40140 | Garfield | 53 | D | 0 | $157K |
| 8 | 40142 | Guston | 53 | D | 0 | $145K |
| 9 | 40144 | Harned | 53 | D | 0 | $204K |
| 10 | 40145 | Hudson | 53 | D | 0 | $78K |
| 11 | 40153 | Mc Quady | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 12 | 40157 | Payneville | 53 | D | 0 | $307K |
| 13 | 40161 | Rhodelia | 53 | D | 0 | $344K |
| 14 | 40170 | Stephensport | 53 | D | 0 | $325K |
| 15 | 40171 | Union Star | 53 | D | 0 | $83K |
| 16 | 40176 | Webster | 53 | D | 0 | $118K |
| 17 | 40178 | Westview | 53 | D | 0 | $104K |
| 18 | 42368 | Reynolds Station | 53 | D | 0 | $133K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Breckinridge County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant peace of mind
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Breckinridge County, Kentucky
Overview
Breckinridge County in Kentucky covers 18 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
1 of 18 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.