COUNTY REPORT KY

Greenup County, Kentucky

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Greenup County shows 6 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Greenup County Compares

Greenup County73/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Greenup County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Greenup County scores 12 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 41139 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 41174 (63/100)
$123K
Median Home Value
$2,033
Avg Remediation (165% 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: $1,937, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.382% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk

72.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
72.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $1,937

Flood $1,100/yr
Energy Code Gap $495/yr
Water / Lead $192/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

14,324 housing units in Greenup County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 41%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 12%

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

$123K
Median Home Value
$2,033
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Greenup County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Flatwoods Water Company 9,649 1
2 Ashland Water Works 44,402 1
3 Greenup Water System 12,193 1
4 Russell Water Company 5,181 1
5 Worthington Municipal Water Works 1,673 1

9 total water systems serve Greenup County.

All ZIP Codes in Greenup County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Greenup County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 41139 Flatwoods 78 B 0 $110K
2 41175 South Shore 78 B 0 $111K
3 41183 Worthington 78 B 0 $116K
4 41169 Russell 74 B 1 (1 health) $170K
5 41144 Greenup 68 C 0 $130K
6 41174 South Portsmouth 63 C 0 $180K

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Overview

Greenup County in Kentucky covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).

1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Greenup County?
Greenup County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Greenup County?
Greenup County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 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 $1,937 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greenup County?
The median home build year in Greenup County is 1975. 72.3% 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 water safety score of 73/100, which is above the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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