COUNTY REPORT KY

Campbell County, Kentucky

1 ZIP code · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Tracking 1 ZIP code in Campbell County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.

How Campbell County Compares

Campbell County69/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Campbell County Compares

C
County Grade
69/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Campbell County scores 8 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
69
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 41006
$188K
Median Home Value
$3,600
Avg Remediation (192% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,020, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk

52% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
52%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,020

Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

1,700 housing units in Campbell County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 15%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 22%

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 Campbell County

$188K
Median Home Value
$3,600
Est. Remediation Cost
1.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Campbell 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 Campbell County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Bullock Pen Water District 20,048 3
2 East Pendleton Water District 5,515 3
3 Pendleton Company Water District #1/south 3,713 3
4 Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North 1,485 3
5 Butler Water Works 980 3

All ZIP Codes in Campbell County

1 ZIP code tracked in Campbell County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 41006 Butler 69 C 3 $188K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Campbell 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.

Overview

Campbell County in Kentucky covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Campbell County?
Campbell County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Campbell County?
Campbell County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Campbell County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Campbell County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,020 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Campbell County?
The median home build year in Campbell County is 1985. 52% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Campbell County compare to Kentucky?
Campbell County has an average water safety score of 69/100, which is above the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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