Lewis County, Kentucky
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Lewis County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 3 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Lewis County Compares
How Lewis County Compares
Lewis County scores 4 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,393, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability
55.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lewis County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).
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: $1,393
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,871 housing units in Lewis 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 Lewis County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lewis 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 Lewis County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garrison Quincy Heights Water District | 2,908 | 1 |
| 2 | VANCEBURG ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD | 6,921 | 1 |
| 3 | CITY OF SOUTH SHORE WATER WORKS | 6,798 | 1 |
| 4 | RATTLESNAKE RIDGE WATER DISTRICT | 11,397 | 1 |
| 5 | Fleming Company Water Association | 9,693 | 1 |
9 total water systems serve Lewis County.
All ZIP Codes in Lewis County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Lewis County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41141 | Garrison | 78 | B | 0 | $69K |
| 2 | 41179 | Vanceburg | 65 | C | 1 | $86K |
| 3 | 41166 | Quincy | 53 | D | 0 | $85K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lewis County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Lewis County in Kentucky covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
1 of 3 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.