COUNTY REPORT KY

Clark County, Kentucky

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

The systems supplying Clark County's 2 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Clark County Compares

Clark County63/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Clark County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Clark County scores 2 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 40392 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 40391 (55/100)
$197K
Median Home Value
$2,950
Avg Remediation (150% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,635, driven primarily by flood

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,635

Flood $1,500/yr
Energy Code Gap $135/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Clark County

$197K
Median Home Value
$2,950
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clark 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 3 systems in Clark County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Winchester Municipal Utilities 29,823 0
2 East Clark Company Water District 7,366 0
3 KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO 299,501 0

All ZIP Codes in Clark County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Clark County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 40392 Winchester 70 B 0
2 40391 Winchester 55 C 0 $197K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Clark County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Clark County in Kentucky covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Clark County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Clark County?
Clark 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 Clark County?
Clark County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Clark County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Clark County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,635 per homeowner.
How does Clark County compare to Kentucky?
Clark County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is above the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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