McCracken County, Kentucky
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA monitoring reports for McCracken County cover 4 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How McCracken County Compares
How McCracken County Compares
McCracken County scores 16 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,613, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability
59.7% 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: $1,613
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,436 housing units in McCracken 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 McCracken County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in McCracken 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 McCracken County
4 ZIP codes tracked in McCracken County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42002 | Paducah | 88 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 42001 | Paducah | 77 | B | 0 | $210K |
| 3 | 42003 | Paducah | 77 | B | 0 | $161K |
| 4 | 42086 | West Paducah | 65 | C | 0 | $175K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for McCracken County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.7% 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
McCracken County in Kentucky covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in McCracken 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.