Daviess County, Kentucky
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Daviess County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 10 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Daviess County Compares
How Daviess County Compares
Daviess 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
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.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $739, driven primarily by flood
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Daviess County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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: $739
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
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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Daviess County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owensboro Municipal Utilities | 60,473 | 0 |
| 2 | Daviess Company Water District | 33,655 | 0 |
| 3 | Henderson County Water District | 17,447 | 0 |
| 4 | OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 16,511 | 0 |
| 5 | BEECH GROVE WATER SYSTEM | 1,461 | 0 |
9 total water systems serve Daviess County.
All ZIP Codes in Daviess County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Daviess County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42302 | Owensboro | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 42304 | Owensboro | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 42378 | Whitesville | 75 | B | 0 | $182K |
| 4 | 42301 | Owensboro | 73 | B | 0 | $181K |
| 5 | 42303 | Owensboro | 73 | B | 0 | $183K |
| 6 | 42366 | Philpot | 63 | C | 0 | $218K |
| 7 | 42376 | Utica | 63 | C | 0 | $214K |
| 8 | 42334 | Curdsville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 42364 | Pellville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 42377 | West Louisville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
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.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Daviess County, Kentucky
Overview
Daviess County in Kentucky covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Daviess County.
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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.