Magoffin County, Kentucky
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent monitoring cycles, Magoffin County's 4 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.
How Magoffin County Compares
How Magoffin County Compares
Magoffin County scores 6 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,583, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.347% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
56.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Magoffin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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: $1,583
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,593 housing units in Magoffin 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 Magoffin 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 3 systems in Magoffin County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAGOFFIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 8,925 | 6 |
| 2 | Salyersville Municipal Water | 3,029 | 6 |
| 3 | PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | 24,354 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Magoffin County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Magoffin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41465 | Salyersville | 56 | C | 6 (4 health) | $94K |
| 2 | 41238 | Oil Springs | 55 | C | 0 | $58K |
| 3 | 41464 | Royalton | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 41426 | Falcon | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Magoffin County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Magoffin County in Kentucky covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.