Bullitt County, Kentucky
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D
ZipCheckup grade for Bullitt County: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
With 8 ZIP codes tracked, Bullitt County lands in the D-F range.
How Bullitt County Compares
How Bullitt County Compares
Bullitt County scores 19 points below the Kentucky state average (69/100) and 23 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bullitt County, Kentucky
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,205, largest modeled factor: Flood
30% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,205
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
33,463 housing units in Bullitt 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 Bullitt County
Modeled remediation costs in Bullitt County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water systems mapped to Bullitt County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Bullitt County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Bullitt County
3 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Bullitt County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Bullitt County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40047 | Mount Washington | 50 | D | 0 | $260K |
| 2 | 40071 | Taylorsville | 50 | D | 1 | $298K |
| 3 | 40109 | Brooks | 50 | D | 0 | $240K |
| 4 | 40110 | Clermont | 50 | D | 0 | $168K |
| 5 | 40165 | Shepherdsville | 50 | D | 1 | $243K |
| 6 | 40150 | Lebanon Junction | 49 | D | 2 | $166K |
| 7 | 40129 | Hillview | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 40166 | Shepherdsville | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bullitt County
When no specific signal shows up in the records, the list falls back to general water testing and filtration guides rather than staying empty.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Bullitt County, Kentucky
Overview
Bullitt County in Kentucky covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100) across 6 scored records.
3 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What You Can Do
Bullitt County has an average Home Safety grade of D across its scored ZIP records. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Ask a certified laboratory which tests it offers for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants relevant to your home; a $20-$50 kit may cover only certain contaminants.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF/ANSI-certified filters reduce the specific contaminants listed on their certification. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It reports monitored contaminants detected in the utility's water and related compliance information.