COUNTY REPORT KY

Floyd County, Kentucky

39 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Current EPA records place Floyd County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 39 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.

How Floyd County Compares

Floyd County58/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Floyd County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
39
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Floyd 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

C
County Grade
58
Avg Safety Score
39
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 41669 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 41666 (45/100)
$71K
Median Home Value
$1,708
Avg Remediation (241% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Floyd 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: $1,897, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.328% avg pipe failure probability, 16% of ZIPs at high risk

60.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

EPA violation counts by year across Floyd County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
40 (40 health)
2022
20 (20 health)
2023
24 (24 health)
2024
8 (8 health)
2025
8 (8 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 40 violations. Past 5 years: 100 total (100 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
60.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
16%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,897

Flood $1,113/yr
Energy Code Gap $369/yr
Wildfire $269/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,941 housing units in Floyd County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 16%

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 Floyd County

$71K
Median Home Value
$1,708
Est. Remediation Cost
2.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

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 5 systems in Floyd County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES 26,788 9
2 MARTIN WATER DEPARTMENT 1,167 9
3 FRANCIS WATER COMPANY 459 1
4 PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 24,354 0
5 Mountain Water District 44,057 0

9 total water systems serve Floyd County.

All ZIP Codes in Floyd County

39 ZIP codes tracked in Floyd County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 41669 Wheelwright 83 B 0 $56K
2 41630 Garrett 68 C 1 $46K
3 41538 Jonancy 63 C 0 $146K
4 41604 Beaver 63 C 0 $65K
5 41606 Bevinsville 63 C 0
6 41615 Dana 63 C 0 $177K
7 41616 David 63 C 0 $19K
8 41632 Gunlock 63 C 0 $51K
9 41650 Melvin 63 C 0 $86K
10 41660 Teaberry 63 C 0
11 41663 Tram 63 C 0 $64K
12 41667 Weeksbury 63 C 0 $48K
13 41828 Kite 63 C 0 $59K
14 41839 Mousie 63 C 0
15 41861 Raven 63 C 0 $33K
16 41653 Prestonsburg 60 C 0 $117K
17 41649 Martin 57 C 9 (8 health) $69K
18 41265 Van Lear 55 C 0 $161K
19 41549 Myra 55 C 0
20 41602 Auxier 55 C 0 $117K
21 41603 Banner 55 C 0 $204K
22 41612 Bypro 55 C 0 $71K
23 41619 Drift 55 C 0 $83K
24 41621 Dwale 55 C 0
25 41622 Eastern 55 C 0
26 41636 Hi Hat 55 C 0 $68K
27 41642 Ivel 55 C 0 $120K
28 41651 Minnie 55 C 0
29 41859 Dema 55 C 0 $57K
30 41862 Topmost 55 C 0 $77K
31 41607 Blue River 53 D 0 $54K
32 41572 Virgie 50 D 0 $94K
33 41601 Allen 50 D 0 $86K
34 41640 Hueysville 50 D 0 $107K
35 41643 Lackey 50 D 0 $10K
36 41645 Langley 50 D 0 $94K
37 41647 Mc Dowell 50 D 0 $74K
38 41655 Printer 50 D 0 $64K
39 41666 Wayland 45 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Floyd County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Floyd County in Kentucky covers 39 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).

2 of 39 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Floyd County?
Floyd 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 Floyd County?
Floyd County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 39 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Floyd County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Floyd County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,897 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Floyd County?
The median home build year in Floyd County is 1982. 60.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Floyd County compare to Kentucky?
Floyd County has an average water safety score of 58/100, which is below the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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