Christian County, Kentucky
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Christian County's 8 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Christian County Compares
How Christian County Compares
Christian County scores 1 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $863, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability
51.9% 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: $863
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
28,697 housing units in Christian 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 Christian County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Christian 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 Christian County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY | 41,350 | 2 |
| 2 | Christian Company Water District | 17,248 | 2 |
| 3 | Barkley Lake Water District | 14,284 | 0 |
| 4 | Fort Campbell | 22,000 | 0 |
| 5 | Oak Grove Utilities Office | 8,762 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Christian County.
All ZIP Codes in Christian County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Christian County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42241 | Hopkinsville | 75 | B | 1 | — |
| 2 | 42262 | Oak Grove | 75 | B | 0 | $147K |
| 3 | 42223 | Fort Campbell | 72 | B | 0 | $266K |
| 4 | 42240 | Hopkinsville | 60 | C | 1 | $147K |
| 5 | 42215 | Cerulean | 53 | D | 0 | $188K |
| 6 | 42232 | Gracey | 53 | D | 0 | $167K |
| 7 | 42236 | Herndon | 53 | D | 0 | $120K |
| 8 | 42254 | La Fayette | 53 | D | 0 | $108K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Christian County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.9% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Christian County, Kentucky
Overview
Christian County in Kentucky covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
2 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)
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