COUNTY REPORT KY

Christian County, Kentucky

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Christian County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

High on the scale: Christian County (10 ZIP codes).

How Christian County Compares

Christian County80/100
Kentucky avg69/100
National avg73/100

How Christian County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Christian County scores 11 points above the Kentucky state average (69/100) and 7 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 42217 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 42223 (67/100)
$147K
Median Home Value
$533
Avg Remediation (0.36% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Christian County, Kentucky

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $720, largest modeled factor: Flood

44% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
44%
Pre-1980 Housing
38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
33%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $720

Flood $950/yr
Energy Code Gap $338/yr
Water / Lead $88/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

30,713 housing units in Christian County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 26%

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 Christian County

$147K
Median Home Value
$533
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Christian 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 Christian County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Christian County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

9 water systems mapped to Christian County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Christian County

1 water system with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Christian County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Christian County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 42217 Crofton 83 B 1 $130K
2 42232 Gracey 83 B 1 $167K
3 42236 Herndon 83 B 1 $120K
4 42240 Hopkinsville 83 B 1 $147K
5 42262 Oak Grove 83 B 1 $147K
6 42223 Fort Campbell 67 C 0 $266K
7 42221 Fairview — — —
8 42241 Hopkinsville — — —
9 42254 La Fayette — — 1 $108K
10 42266 Pembroke — — 1 $222K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Christian County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Christian County in Kentucky covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 6 scored records.

7 of 8 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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Christian County?
Christian County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (10 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Christian County?
We map 9 public water systems to 10 ZIP codes in our data for Christian County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Christian County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Christian County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $720 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Christian County?
The median home build year in Christian County is 1982. 44% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Christian County compare to Kentucky?
Christian County has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Kentucky state average of 69/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Christian County, KY: HSS 80/100; 1 Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kentucky/christian/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-kentucky-christian,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Christian County, KY: HSS 80/100; 1 Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kentucky/christian/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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