Monroe County, Kentucky
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 44/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems serving Monroe County's 8 ZIP codes record elevated violation rates — residents in affected areas may want to verify their local system's current status.
How Monroe County Compares
How Monroe County Compares
Monroe County scores 17 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 24 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Monroe 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: $445, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.311% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
52.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2022)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Monroe County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 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: $445
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,211 housing units in Monroe 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 Monroe County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Monroe 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 Monroe County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLASGOW WATER COMPANY | 36,766 | 6 |
| 2 | TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS | 2,404 | 6 |
| 3 | EDMONTON WATER WORKS | 8,515 | 6 |
| 4 | FOUNTAIN RUN WATER DISTRICT #1 | 1,485 | 0 |
| 5 | ALLEN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 16,398 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Monroe County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Monroe County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42167 | Tompkinsville | 59 | C | 6 (6 health) | $125K |
| 2 | 42133 | Fountain Run | 55 | C | 0 | $156K |
| 3 | 42123 | Austin | 40 | D | 0 | $115K |
| 4 | 42131 | Etoile | 40 | D | 0 | $270K |
| 5 | 42140 | Gamaliel | 40 | D | 0 | $83K |
| 6 | 42151 | Hestand | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 42153 | Holland | 40 | D | 0 | $115K |
| 8 | 42157 | Mount Hermon | 40 | D | 0 | $155K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Monroe County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Monroe County, Kentucky
Overview
Monroe County in Kentucky covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (44/100).
1 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 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.
What You Can Do
Monroe County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
52.8% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.