Montgomery County, Kentucky
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Montgomery County shows moderate water quality across its 4 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Montgomery County Compares
How Montgomery County Compares
Montgomery County scores 1 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,130, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
62.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Montgomery County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 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: $1,130
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,358 housing units in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BATH COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 10,083 | 0 |
| 2 | JEFFERSONVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 5,335 | 0 |
| 3 | FRENCHBURG WATER COMPANY | 5,401 | 0 |
| 4 | Owingsville Water Works | 2,307 | 0 |
| 5 | Cave Run Regional Wt Commission | 25 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Montgomery County.
All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40337 | Jeffersonville | 83 | B | 0 | $117K |
| 2 | 40346 | Means | 63 | C | 0 | $165K |
| 3 | 40334 | Hope | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 4 | 40353 | Mount Sterling | 50 | D | 0 | $180K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Montgomery County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.5% 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
Montgomery County in Kentucky covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Montgomery 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.