Carlisle County, Kentucky
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Carlisle: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across all 8 ZIP codes in Carlisle County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Carlisle County Compares
How Carlisle County Compares
Carlisle County scores 16 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Carlisle 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: $823, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.397% avg pipe failure probability, 63% of ZIPs at high risk
64% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $823
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,467 housing units in Carlisle 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 Carlisle County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Carlisle 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 Carlisle County
8 community water systems serving Carlisle County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Carlisle County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Carlisle County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Carlisle County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42021 | Arlington | 95 | A | 0 | $82K |
| 2 | 42035 | Cunningham | 94 | A | 2 | $120K |
| 3 | 42023 | Bardwell | 88 | A | 0 | $114K |
| 4 | 42069 | Melber | 73 | B | 0 | $170K |
| 5 | 42060 | Lovelaceville | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 42061 | Lowes | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 42070 | Milburn | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 42031 | Clinton | 65 | C | 0 | $98K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Carlisle County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Carlisle County, Kentucky
Overview
Carlisle County in Kentucky covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
1 of 8 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.