Clay County, Kentucky
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Clay County's 7 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Clay County Compares
How Clay County Compares
Clay County scores 4 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clay 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: $761, driven primarily by wildfire
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $761
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 Clay County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clay 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 4 systems in Clay County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MANCHESTER WATER WORKS | 11,349 | 7 |
| 2 | North Manchester Water Assoc | 5,332 | 7 |
| 3 | East Laurel Water District | 16,062 | 7 |
| 4 | BOONEVILLE WATER AND SEWER | 5,346 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Clay County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Clay County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40962 | Manchester | 70 | B | 7 (2 health) | $95K |
| 2 | 40941 | Garrard | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 3 | 40724 | Bush | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 4 | 40932 | Fall Rock | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 40944 | Goose Rock | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 40951 | Hima | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 40983 | Sextons Creek | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clay County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Clay County, Kentucky
Overview
Clay County in Kentucky covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
1 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
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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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