Pendleton County, Kentucky
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Water monitoring data from Pendleton County's 4 ZIP codes tells a below-average story — health violations are present and system-level detail is worth checking.
How Pendleton County Compares
How Pendleton County Compares
Pendleton County scores 11 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 18 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,545, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.317% avg pipe failure probability
51.7% 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: $1,545
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,547 housing units in Pendleton 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 Pendleton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pendleton 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 Pendleton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Pendleton Water District | 5,515 | 1 |
| 2 | Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North | 1,485 | 1 |
| 3 | Falmouth Water Department | 3,861 | 1 |
| 4 | Pendleton Company Water District #1/south | 3,713 | 1 |
| 5 | HARRISON CO WATER ASSOC | 16,736 | 1 |
7 total water systems serve Pendleton County.
All ZIP Codes in Pendleton County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Pendleton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41040 | Falmouth | 60 | C | 1 | $143K |
| 2 | 41001 | Alexandria | 53 | D | 0 | $265K |
| 3 | 41007 | California | 45 | D | 0 | $296K |
| 4 | 41053 | Kenton | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pendleton County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Pendleton County in Kentucky covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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
Pendleton 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
51.7% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.