Meade County, Kentucky
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Meade County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 5 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Meade County Compares
How Meade County Compares
Meade 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Meade 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: $1,292, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.342% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
60.4% 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: $1,292
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,880 housing units in Meade 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 Meade County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Meade 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 Meade County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandenburg Water Works | 2,880 | 0 |
| 2 | Doe Valley Utilities Inc. | 2,260 | 0 |
| 3 | Hardin County Water District #1 | 30,230 | 0 |
| 4 | Hardin Company Water District #1/ft. Knox | 23,600 | 0 |
| 5 | MULDRAUGH WATER DEPARTMENT | 1,411 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Meade County.
All ZIP Codes in Meade County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Meade County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40108 | Brandenburg | 83 | B | 0 | $216K |
| 2 | 40155 | Muldraugh | 83 | B | 0 | $77K |
| 3 | 40117 | Ekron | 63 | C | 0 | $166K |
| 4 | 40121 | Fort Knox | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 40177 | West Point | 45 | D | 0 | $121K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Meade County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.4% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Meade County, Kentucky
Overview
Meade County in Kentucky covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Meade 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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