Edmonson County, Kentucky
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Edmonson County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 6 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Edmonson County Compares
How Edmonson County Compares
Edmonson 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: Edmonson 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: $353, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
47.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Edmonson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 36 violations. Past 5 years: 74 total (74 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: $353
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,408 housing units in Edmonson 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 Edmonson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Edmonson 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 Edmonson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDMONSON CO WATER DISTRICT | 17,848 | 13 |
| 2 | Brownsville Municipal Water System | 1,441 | 13 |
| 3 | Warren County Water District | 91,118 | 0 |
| 4 | GLASGOW WATER COMPANY | 36,766 | 0 |
| 5 | Caveland Environmental Authority, Inc. | 3,264 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Edmonson County.
All ZIP Codes in Edmonson County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Edmonson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42210 | Brownsville | 68 | C | 13 (12 health) | $115K |
| 2 | 42171 | Smiths Grove | 63 | C | 0 | $173K |
| 3 | 42207 | Bee Spring | 53 | D | 0 | $127K |
| 4 | 42259 | Mammoth Cave | 53 | D | 0 | $167K |
| 5 | 42275 | Roundhill | 53 | D | 0 | $196K |
| 6 | 42285 | Sweeden | 53 | D | 0 | $121K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Edmonson County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Edmonson County, Kentucky
Overview
Edmonson County in Kentucky covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 12 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.