COUNTY REPORT KY

Fleming County, Kentucky

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Water monitoring across Fleming County's 8 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture — solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.

How Fleming County Compares

Fleming County62/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Fleming County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Fleming County scores 1 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 41039 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 41189 (53/100)
$114K
Median Home Value
$1,363
Avg Remediation (119% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Fleming 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: $556, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.304% avg pipe failure probability

48% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
48%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $556

Flood $350/yr
Energy Code Gap $169/yr
Water / Lead $38/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

7,824 housing units in Fleming County

Pre-1940 14%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 27%

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 Fleming County

$114K
Median Home Value
$1,363
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fleming 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 Fleming County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Western Fleming Water District 4,262 1
2 Fleming Company Water Association 9,693 1
3 Flemingsburg Utility System 4,583 1
4 Greater Fleming Company Wt Commission 25 1
5 Maysville Utility Commission 11,263 0

8 total water systems serve Fleming County.

All ZIP Codes in Fleming County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Fleming County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 41039 Ewing 83 B 0 $116K
2 41041 Flemingsburg 78 B 1 $114K
3 41049 Hillsboro 63 C 0 $139K
4 41093 Wallingford 63 C 0 $80K
5 41065 Muses Mills 53 D 0
6 41081 Plummers Landing 53 D 0
7 41128 Carter 53 D 0
8 41189 Tollesboro 53 D 0 $104K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Fleming County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Fleming County in Kentucky covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).

1 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Fleming County?
Fleming 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 Fleming County?
Fleming County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Fleming County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Fleming County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $556 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Fleming County?
The median home build year in Fleming County is 1985. 48% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Fleming County compare to Kentucky?
Fleming County has an average water safety score of 62/100, which is above the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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