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
How Floyd County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Floyd County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Floyd County, Kentucky
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.