COUNTY REPORT KY

Daviess County, Kentucky

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Daviess County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Monitoring figures for Daviess County indicate average water quality overall - some ZIP codes among the 11 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How Daviess County Compares

Daviess County66/100
Kentucky avg69/100
National avg73/100

How Daviess County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Daviess County scores 3 points below the Kentucky state average (69/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 42355 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 42378 (64/100)
$182K
Median Home Value
$1,491
Avg Remediation (82% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Daviess County, Kentucky

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $846, driven primarily by flood

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Daviess County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
5 (5 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $846

Flood $967/yr
Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Water Infrastructure $129/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 Daviess County

$182K
Median Home Value
$1,491
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Daviess 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 serving Daviess County

8 community water systems serving Daviess County.

Show all 8 water systems

10 total water systems serve Daviess County.

Systems with the most violations in Daviess County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Daviess County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Daviess County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 42355 Maceo 67 C 0 $132K
2 42303 Owensboro 66 C 1 (1 health) $183K
3 42366 Philpot 66 C 1 (1 health) $218K
4 42376 Utica 66 C 1 (1 health) $214K
5 42301 Owensboro 65 C 3 (1 health) $181K
6 42378 Whitesville 64 C 6 (4 health) $182K
7 42302 Owensboro
8 42304 Owensboro
9 42334 Curdsville
10 42356 Maple Mount
11 42377 West Louisville

Recommended Buyer Guides for Daviess County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Daviess County in Kentucky covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 6 scored records.

5 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Daviess County?
Daviess 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 Daviess County?
Daviess County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Daviess County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Daviess County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $846 per homeowner.
How does Daviess County compare to Kentucky?
Daviess County has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Kentucky state average of 69/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Daviess County, KY: HSS 66/100; 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kentucky/daviess/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Daviess County, KY: HSS 66/100; 4 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
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}

Page version: August 2026.

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