Owsley County, Kentucky
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent monitoring cycles, Owsley County's 5 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.
How Owsley County Compares
How Owsley County Compares
Owsley County scores 4 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Owsley 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: $602, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.293% avg pipe failure probability
50.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $602
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,097 housing units in Owsley 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 Owsley County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Owsley 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.
All ZIP Codes in Owsley County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Owsley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40486 | Tyner | 63 | C | 0 | $122K |
| 2 | 41364 | Ricetown | 63 | C | 0 | $10K ⚠ |
| 3 | 40434 | Gray Hawk | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 4 | 41347 | Lone | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 5 | 41386 | Vincent | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Owsley County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Owsley County, Kentucky
Overview
Owsley County in Kentucky covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Owsley 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.