COUNTY REPORT KY

Greenup County, Kentucky

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Greenup County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Recent water monitoring in Greenup County shows 7 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Greenup County Compares

Greenup County71/100
Kentucky avg69/100
National avg73/100

How Greenup County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Greenup County scores 2 points above the Kentucky state average (69/100) and 2 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 41175 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 41144 (64/100)
$128K
Median Home Value
$2,057
Avg Remediation (161% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Greenup 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: $1,913, driven primarily by flood

68.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
68.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
86%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,913

Flood $1,029/yr
Energy Code Gap $463/yr
Water / Lead $164/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

15,100 housing units in Greenup County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 40%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 13%

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 Greenup County

$128K
Median Home Value
$2,057
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greenup 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 serving Greenup County

8 community water systems serving Greenup County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Greenup County.

Systems with the most violations in Greenup County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Greenup County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Greenup County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 41175 South Shore 83 B 0 $111K
2 41169 Russell 80 B 5 (4 health) $170K
3 41121 Argillite 64 C 4 (3 health) $128K
4 41139 Flatwoods 64 C 5 (4 health) $110K
5 41144 Greenup 64 C 4 (3 health) $130K
6 41174 South Portsmouth 0 $180K
7 41183 Worthington 1 $116K

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Overview

Greenup County in Kentucky covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100) across 5 scored records.

5 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Greenup County?
Greenup County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Greenup County?
Greenup County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greenup County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Greenup County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,913 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greenup County?
The median home build year in Greenup County is 1976. 68.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Greenup County compare to Kentucky?
Greenup County has an average Home Safety Score of 71/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Kentucky state average of 69/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Greenup County, KY: HSS 71/100; 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kentucky/greenup/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Greenup County, KY: HSS 71/100; 4 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kentucky/greenup/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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