Leslie County, Kentucky
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Leslie County: 11 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Leslie County Compares
How Leslie County Compares
Leslie County scores 4 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Leslie 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: $999, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability
59.1% 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: $999
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,909 housing units in Leslie 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 Leslie County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Leslie 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.
All ZIP Codes in Leslie County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Leslie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41749 | Hyden | 70 | B | 0 | $82K |
| 2 | 40868 | Stinnett | 63 | C | 0 | $89K |
| 3 | 41776 | Wooton | 63 | C | 0 | $60K |
| 4 | 40914 | Big Creek | 55 | C | 0 | $45K |
| 5 | 41714 | Bear Branch | 55 | C | 0 | $124K |
| 6 | 40827 | Essie | 53 | D | 0 | $85K |
| 7 | 40844 | Hoskinston | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 40979 | Roark | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 41762 | Sizerock | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 41766 | Thousandsticks | 53 | D | 0 | $87K |
| 11 | 41775 | Wendover | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Leslie County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Leslie County, Kentucky
Overview
Leslie County in Kentucky covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Leslie 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.