COUNTY REPORT KY

Hickman County, Kentucky

1 ZIP code · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Hickman County, all 1 tracked ZIP code show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.

How Hickman County Compares

Hickman County99/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Hickman County Compares

A
County Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Hickman County scores 38 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 31 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
99
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 42032
$71K
Median Home Value

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $420, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability

53% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Infrastructure Overview

1989
Median Build Year
53%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $420

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

110 housing units in Hickman County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 18%
1980–1999 44%
2000+ 6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

All ZIP Codes in Hickman County

1 ZIP code tracked in Hickman County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 42032 Columbus 99 A 1 $71K

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Overview

Hickman County in Kentucky covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hickman County?
Hickman County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hickman County?
Hickman County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hickman County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hickman County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $420 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hickman County?
The median home build year in Hickman County is 1989. 53% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hickman County compare to Kentucky?
Hickman County has an average water safety score of 99/100, which is above the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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