Bullitt County, Kentucky
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Bullitt County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Of 8 ZIP codes in Bullitt County, a meaningful portion have recorded health-based violations in recent monitoring periods - placing the county in the lower tier for water safety.
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 Last verified:
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
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,299, driven primarily by flood
44.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,299
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bullitt 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 serving Bullitt County
8 community water systems serving Bullitt County.
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Systems with the most violations in Bullitt County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- 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 a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. 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 details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
44.3% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.