Lawrence County, Kentucky
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Although much of Lawrence County meets baseline standards, some of its 3 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Lawrence County Compares
How Lawrence County Compares
Lawrence County scores 7 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $810, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.243% avg pipe failure probability
36% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Lawrence County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $810
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,331 housing units in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 4 systems in Lawrence County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Sandy Water District | 13,044 | 0 |
| 2 | RATTLESNAKE RIDGE WATER DISTRICT | 11,397 | 0 |
| 3 | LOUISA WATER DEPARTMENT | 8,236 | 0 |
| 4 | MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 | 9,003 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Lawrence County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Lawrence County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41230 | Louisa | 78 | B | 0 | $111K |
| 2 | 41180 | Webbville | 63 | C | 0 | $81K |
| 3 | 41201 | Adams | 63 | C | 0 | $44K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lawrence County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Lawrence County in Kentucky covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Lawrence County.
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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.