Estill County, Kentucky
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in Estill County is uneven — some of its 2 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How Estill County Compares
How Estill County Compares
Estill 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
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,115, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
70% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $2,115
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,807 housing units in Estill 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 Estill 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 with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Estill County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irvine Municipal Utilities | 5,649 | 1 |
| 2 | Beattyville Water Works | 8,428 | 1 |
| 3 | Powell Valley Water District | 7,128 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Estill County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Estill County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40336 | Irvine | 70 | B | 1 | $115K |
| 2 | 40472 | Ravenna | 63 | C | 0 | $96K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Estill 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 — 70% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Estill County in Kentucky covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
1 of 2 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.