Harrison County, Kentucky
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Harrison County's 2 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Harrison County Compares
How Harrison County Compares
Harrison County scores 5 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,190, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
57.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $2,190
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,094 housing units in Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HARRISON CO WATER ASSOC | 16,736 | 2 |
| 2 | Cynthiana Municipal Water Works | 7,263 | 2 |
| 3 | Buffalo Trail Water Assoc | 4,514 | 2 |
| 4 | KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO | 299,501 | 2 |
| 5 | East Pendleton Water District | 5,515 | 0 |
9 total water systems serve Harrison County.
All ZIP Codes in Harrison County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Harrison County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41031 | Cynthiana | 58 | C | 2 (2 health) | $194K |
| 2 | 41003 | Berry | 53 | D | 0 | $144K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Harrison County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Harrison County in Kentucky covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).
1 of 2 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.