COUNTY REPORT KY

Menifee County, Kentucky

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Monitoring figures for Menifee County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 4 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How Menifee County Compares

Menifee County66/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Menifee County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Menifee County scores 5 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 40322 (76/100)
Lowest ZIP: 40316 (53/100)
$102K
Median Home Value
$1,525
Avg Remediation (150% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $575, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.328% avg pipe failure probability

54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Menifee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
2 (2 health)
2024
6 (6 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
54%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $575

Energy Code Gap $338/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water / Lead $38/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

3,897 housing units in Menifee County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 28%

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 Menifee County

$102K
Median Home Value
$1,525
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Menifee 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 4 systems in Menifee County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 FRENCHBURG WATER COMPANY 5,401 2
2 Cave Run Regional Wt Commission 25 2
3 BATH COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 10,083 2
4 MORGAN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 7,502 0

All ZIP Codes in Menifee County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Menifee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 40322 Frenchburg 76 B 2 (2 health) $119K
2 40387 Wellington 72 B 0 $99K
3 41425 Ezel 63 C 0 $78K
4 40316 Denniston 53 D 0 $105K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Menifee County

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Overview

Menifee County in Kentucky covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).

1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Menifee County?
Menifee County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Menifee County?
Menifee County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Menifee County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Menifee County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $575 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Menifee County?
The median home build year in Menifee County is 1981. 54% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Menifee County compare to Kentucky?
Menifee County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is above the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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