COUNTY REPORT KY

Casey County, Kentucky

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 47/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03

Water safety in Casey County ranks low — 3 ZIP codes, persistent health-based violations on record.

How Casey County Compares

Casey County47/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Casey County Compares

D
County Grade
47/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Casey County scores 14 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 21 points below the national average (68/100).

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

D
County Grade
47
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 42539 (62/100)
Lowest ZIP: 42566 (40/100)
$141K
Median Home Value
$2,033
Avg Remediation (144% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $867, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.327% avg pipe failure probability

53% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Casey County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
1 (1 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
53%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $867

Flood $467/yr
Energy Code Gap $300/yr
Water / Lead $100/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,727 housing units in Casey County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 21%

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 Casey County

$141K
Median Home Value
$2,033
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

# Water System Population Violations
1 EAST CASEY CO WATER DISTRICT 12,460 3
2 Columbia/adair Utilities District 22,113 3
3 Liberty Water Works 2,302 3
4 Campbellsville Municipal Water 24,874 3
5 EUBANK WATER SYSTEM 12,492 3

6 total water systems serve Casey County.

All ZIP Codes in Casey County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Casey County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 42539 Liberty 62 C 3 $130K
2 42528 Dunnville 40 D 0 $153K
3 42566 Yosemite 40 D 0

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Overview

Casey County in Kentucky covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (47/100).

1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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What You Can Do

Casey County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.

1

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.

2

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

3

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.

4

Check for lead in your home

53% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Casey County?
Casey County receives a grade of D. 0 of 3 ZIP codes have health-based violations. Independent water testing is recommended.
How many water systems serve Casey County?
Casey County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Casey County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Casey County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $867 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Casey County?
The median home build year in Casey County is 1984. 53% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Casey County compare to Kentucky?
Casey County has an average water safety score of 47/100, which is below the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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