Henry County, Kentucky
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Although much of Henry County meets baseline standards, some of its 10 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Henry County Compares
How Henry County Compares
Henry County scores 2 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Henry 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: $817, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.376% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
69.9% 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: $817
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,996 housing units in Henry 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 Henry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Henry 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 Henry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry County Water District #2 | 17,716 | 1 |
| 2 | NEW CASTLE WATER WORKS | 2,100 | 1 |
| 3 | Eminence Water Works | 2,554 | 1 |
| 4 | Shelbyville Water & Sewer Commission | 23,760 | 1 |
| 5 | North Shelby Water District | 14,660 | 1 |
8 total water systems serve Henry County.
All ZIP Codes in Henry County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Henry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40050 | New Castle | 83 | B | 0 | $133K |
| 2 | 40019 | Eminence | 81 | B | 1 | $202K |
| 3 | 40057 | Pleasureville | 63 | C | 0 | $179K |
| 4 | 40068 | Smithfield | 63 | C | 0 | $291K |
| 5 | 40070 | Sulphur | 63 | C | 0 | $188K |
| 6 | 40363 | Perry Park | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 40036 | Lockport | 55 | C | 0 | $58K |
| 8 | 40007 | Bethlehem | 53 | D | 0 | $238K |
| 9 | 40058 | Port Royal | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 40075 | Turners Station | 53 | D | 0 | $168K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Henry County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.9% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Henry County, Kentucky
Overview
Henry County in Kentucky covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
1 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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)
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