Elliott County, Kentucky
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in Elliott County, the 6 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Elliott County Compares
How Elliott County Compares
Elliott County scores 3 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Elliott 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: $378, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability
55.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Elliott County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 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: $378
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,492 housing units in Elliott 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 Elliott County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Elliott 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 4 systems in Elliott County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RATTLESNAKE RIDGE WATER DISTRICT | 11,397 | 2 |
| 2 | SANDY HOOK WATER DISTRICT | 3,528 | 2 |
| 3 | ROWAN WATER INC | 18,765 | 2 |
| 4 | PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | 24,354 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Elliott County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Elliott County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41171 | Sandy Hook | 82 | B | 2 | $100K |
| 2 | 41149 | Isonville | 53 | D | 0 | $135K |
| 3 | 41159 | Martha | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 4 | 41160 | Mazie | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 41226 | Keaton | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 41413 | Crockett | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Elliott County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Elliott County, Kentucky
Overview
Elliott County in Kentucky covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.