Clinton County, Kentucky
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 2 ZIP codes in Clinton County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Clinton County Compares
How Clinton County Compares
Clinton County scores 6 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $345, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
43.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Clinton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $345
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,185 housing units in Clinton 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 Clinton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clinton 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 Clinton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany Water Works | 9,042 | 7 |
| 2 | Monticello Water & Sewer Commission | 21,000 | 7 |
| 3 | CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT | 7,099 | 7 |
All ZIP Codes in Clinton County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Clinton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42602 | Albany | 81 | B | 7 (2 health) | $113K |
| 2 | 42603 | Alpha | 53 | D | 0 | $93K |
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Overview
Clinton County in Kentucky covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
1 of 2 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)
Updated daily.