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Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

13 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 13 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 13 tracked ZIP records scored
13
ZIP Codes
$117K
Median Home Value
$1,054
Avg Remediation (90% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $872, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

64.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
30 (30 health)
2022
10 (10 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
30 (30 health)
2025
5 (5 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 30 violations. Past 5 years: 76 total (76 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

1974
Median Build Year
64.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $872

Energy Code Gap $457/yr
Flood $333/yr
Water / Lead $169/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,176 housing units in Muhlenberg County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 18%

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 Muhlenberg County

$117K
Median Home Value
$1,054
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Muhlenberg 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 serving Muhlenberg County

6 community water systems serving Muhlenberg County.

Systems with the most violations in Muhlenberg County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Muhlenberg County

13 ZIP codes tracked in Muhlenberg County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 42321 Beech Creek 9 (9 health) $85K
2 42323 Beechmont 9 (9 health) $169K
3 42324 Belton 9 (9 health) $115K
4 42325 Bremen 0 $138K
5 42326 Browder 9 (9 health) $157K
6 42330 Central City 10 (8 health) $140K
7 42332 Cleaton
8 42337 Drakesboro 9 (9 health) $72K
9 42339 Dunmor 5 (5 health) $114K
10 42344 Graham 10 (8 health) $81K
11 42345 Greenville 14 (12 health) $132K
12 42367 Powderly 5 (5 health) $101K
13 42374 South Carrollton $119K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Muhlenberg County

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Overview

Muhlenberg County in Kentucky covers 13 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

10 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 12 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Muhlenberg County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Muhlenberg County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $872 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Muhlenberg County?
The median home build year in Muhlenberg County is 1974. 64.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kentucky/muhlenberg/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kentucky/muhlenberg/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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