McCreary County, Kentucky
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
McCreary County: 7 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How McCreary County Compares
How McCreary County Compares
McCreary 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: McCreary 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: $723, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.293% avg pipe failure probability
51.8% 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: $723
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,733 housing units in McCreary 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 McCreary County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in McCreary 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 McCreary County
7 ZIP codes tracked in McCreary County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42653 | Whitley City | 72 | B | 0 | $105K |
| 2 | 42647 | Stearns | 63 | C | 0 | $66K |
| 3 | 42631 | Marshes Siding | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 4 | 42634 | Parkers Lake | 53 | D | 0 | $55K |
| 5 | 42635 | Pine Knot | 53 | D | 0 | $102K |
| 6 | 42638 | Revelo | 53 | D | 0 | $36K |
| 7 | 42649 | Strunk | 53 | D | 0 | $85K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for McCreary County, Kentucky
Overview
McCreary County in Kentucky covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in McCreary 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)
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