Morgan County, Kentucky
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Morgan County shows moderate water quality across its 6 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Morgan County Compares
How Morgan County Compares
Morgan County scores 1 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Morgan 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: $390, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.258% avg pipe failure probability
37.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Morgan County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $390
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,581 housing units in Morgan 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 Morgan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Morgan 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 Morgan County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MORGAN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 7,502 | 3 |
| 2 | West Liberty Water Company | 2,367 | 3 |
| 3 | ROWAN WATER INC | 18,765 | 3 |
| 4 | RATTLESNAKE RIDGE WATER DISTRICT | 11,397 | 3 |
| 5 | FRENCHBURG WATER COMPANY | 5,401 | 3 |
6 total water systems serve Morgan County.
All ZIP Codes in Morgan County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41472 | West Liberty | 74 | B | 3 (1 health) | $114K |
| 2 | 41352 | Mize | 63 | C | 0 | $106K |
| 3 | 41408 | Cannel City | 63 | C | 0 | $70K |
| 4 | 41421 | Elkfork | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 41451 | Malone | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 41477 | Wrigley | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Morgan County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- 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 Morgan County, Kentucky
Overview
Morgan County in Kentucky covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).
1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.