Knott County, Kentucky
32 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 32 ZIP codes in Knott County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Knott County Compares
How Knott County Compares
Knott County scores 1 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Knott 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: $1,142, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.334% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
65.2% 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: $1,142
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,245 housing units in Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KNOTT CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | 7,056 | 3 |
| 2 | HINDMAN MUN WATER WORKS | 1,883 | 3 |
| 3 | HAZARD WATER DEPARTMENT | 26,730 | 0 |
| 4 | Phoenix Property Owners Assoc | 300 | 0 |
| 5 | LETCHER COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 2,673 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Knott County.
All ZIP Codes in Knott County
32 ZIP codes tracked in Knott County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41822 | Hindman | 72 | B | 3 | $86K |
| 2 | 41367 | Rowdy | 63 | C | 0 | $145K |
| 3 | 41712 | Ary | 63 | C | 0 | $131K |
| 4 | 41713 | Avawam | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 41719 | Bonnyman | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 41725 | Carrie | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 41729 | Combs | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 41731 | Cornettsville | 63 | C | 0 | $53K |
| 9 | 41739 | Dwarf | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 41740 | Emmalena | 63 | C | 0 | $88K |
| 11 | 41743 | Fisty | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 12 | 41746 | Happy | 63 | C | 0 | $65K |
| 13 | 41751 | Jeff | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 41754 | Krypton | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 15 | 41759 | Sassafras | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 16 | 41760 | Scuddy | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 17 | 41763 | Slemp | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 18 | 41772 | Vest | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 19 | 41774 | Viper | 63 | C | 0 | $81K |
| 20 | 41778 | Yerkes | 63 | C | 0 | $162K |
| 21 | 41804 | Blackey | 63 | C | 0 | $55K |
| 22 | 41817 | Garner | 63 | C | 0 | $60K |
| 23 | 41831 | Leburn | 63 | C | 0 | $148K |
| 24 | 41834 | Littcarr | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 25 | 41836 | Mallie | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 26 | 41844 | Pippa Passes | 63 | C | 0 | $72K |
| 27 | 41847 | Redfox | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 28 | 41722 | Bulan | 55 | C | 0 | $104K |
| 29 | 41723 | Busy | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 30 | 41736 | Dice | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 31 | 41764 | Smilax | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 32 | 41843 | Pine Top | 53 | D | 0 | $32K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Knott County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.2% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Knott County, Kentucky
Overview
Knott County in Kentucky covers 32 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
1 of 32 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)
Updated daily.