Fulton County, Kentucky
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many counties its size, Fulton County keeps violation rates low — all 3 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Fulton County Compares
How Fulton County Compares
Fulton County scores 22 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,240, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.447% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
77.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Fulton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $1,240
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,996 housing units in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 4 systems in Fulton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fulton Municipal Water System | 4,662 | 11 |
| 2 | Hickman Water Department | 3,191 | 10 |
| 3 | Graves Company Water District - South Graves | 1,844 | 1 |
| 4 | Wingo Water & Sewer Department | 965 | 1 |
All ZIP Codes in Fulton County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Fulton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42050 | Hickman | 94 | A | 10 (1 health) | $77K |
| 2 | 42041 | Fulton | 81 | B | 1 (1 health) | $90K |
| 3 | 42085 | Water Valley | 73 | B | 0 | $102K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fulton County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77.3% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Fulton County in Kentucky covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.