Crittenden County, Kentucky
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Crittenden: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Safe water is the norm for most of Crittenden County's 3 ZIP codes - but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Crittenden County Compares
How Crittenden County Compares
Crittenden County scores 3 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,043, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.47% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
68% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Crittenden County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,043
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,946 housing units in Crittenden 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 Crittenden County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water systems serving Crittenden County
8 community water systems serving Crittenden County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Crittenden County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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- B
All ZIP Codes in Crittenden County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Crittenden County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42064 | Marion | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) | $116K |
| 2 | 42450 | Providence | 58 | C | 17 (14 health) | $75K |
| 3 | 42033 | Crayne | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Crittenden County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Crittenden County in Kentucky covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 15 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.