Perry County, Kentucky
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Perry: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Water systems across Perry County's 10 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall - pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.
How Perry County Compares
How Perry County Compares
Perry County scores 0 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Perry 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: $1,629, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.362% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
46.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Perry County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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: $1,629
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,717 housing units in Perry 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 Perry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Perry 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 Perry County
8 community water systems serving Perry County.
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- C
- C
- B
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Show all 8 water systems
- C
- B
12 total water systems serve Perry County.
Systems with the most violations in Perry County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- D
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All ZIP Codes in Perry County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Perry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41721 | Buckhorn | 82 | B | 2 | — |
| 2 | 41773 | Vicco | 70 | B | 1 | $45K |
| 3 | 41702 | Hazard | 69 | C | 2 | — |
| 4 | 41339 | Jackson | 63 | C | 8 (4 health) | $71K |
| 5 | 41701 | Hazard | 59 | C | 2 | $108K |
| 6 | 40972 | Oneida | 55 | C | 0 | $53K |
| 7 | 41727 | Chavies | 55 | C | 0 | $81K |
| 8 | 40981 | Saul | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 41351 | Mistletoe | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 41745 | Gays Creek | 53 | D | 0 | $189K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Perry County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Perry County, Kentucky
Overview
Perry County in Kentucky covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
5 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations 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.