Pike County, Kentucky
41 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Safe water is the norm for most of Pike County's 41 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Pike County Compares
How Pike County Compares
Pike 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: Pike 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: $1,643, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.316% avg pipe failure probability, 10% of ZIPs at high risk
57.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Pike County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 157 violations. Past 5 years: 395 total (395 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: $1,643
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,747 housing units in Pike 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 Pike County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pike 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 Pike County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Water District | 44,057 | 26 |
| 2 | Pikeville Water Department | 9,638 | 20 |
| 3 | Jenkins Water System | 2,609 | 6 |
| 4 | FLEMING-NEON WATER COMPANY | 3,212 | 6 |
| 5 | LETCHER COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 2,673 | 6 |
7 total water systems serve Pike County.
All ZIP Codes in Pike County
41 ZIP codes tracked in Pike County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41522 | Elkhorn City | 78 | B | 0 | $89K |
| 2 | 41537 | Jenkins | 67 | C | 6 (5 health) | $74K |
| 3 | 41512 | Ashcamp | 63 | C | 0 | $115K |
| 4 | 41519 | Canada | 63 | C | 0 | $95K |
| 5 | 41524 | Fedscreek | 63 | C | 0 | $69K |
| 6 | 41526 | Fords Branch | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 41539 | Kimper | 63 | C | 0 | $61K |
| 8 | 41540 | Lick Creek | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 9 | 41547 | Majestic | 63 | C | 0 | $80K |
| 10 | 41548 | Mouthcard | 63 | C | 0 | $82K |
| 11 | 41555 | Pinsonfork | 63 | C | 0 | $58K |
| 12 | 41558 | Ransom | 63 | C | 0 | $78K |
| 13 | 41559 | Regina | 63 | C | 0 | $181K |
| 14 | 41561 | Rockhouse | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 15 | 41568 | Stopover | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 16 | 41571 | Varney | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 17 | 41527 | Forest Hills | 55 | C | 0 | $168K |
| 18 | 41531 | Hardy | 55 | C | 0 | $93K |
| 19 | 41535 | Huddy | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 20 | 41543 | Mc Andrews | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 21 | 41544 | Mc Carr | 55 | C | 0 | $85K |
| 22 | 41553 | Phelps | 55 | C | 0 | $114K |
| 23 | 41557 | Raccoon | 55 | C | 0 | $142K |
| 24 | 41560 | Robinson Creek | 55 | C | 0 | $179K |
| 25 | 41564 | Sidney | 55 | C | 0 | $81K |
| 26 | 41567 | Stone | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 27 | 41605 | Betsy Layne | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 28 | 41631 | Grethel | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 29 | 41659 | Stanville | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 30 | 41502 | Pikeville | 53 | D | 10 (9 health) | — |
| 31 | 41513 | Belcher | 53 | D | 0 | $67K |
| 32 | 41534 | Hellier | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 33 | 41542 | Lookout | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 34 | 41554 | Phyllis | 53 | D | 0 | $104K |
| 35 | 41566 | Steele | 53 | D | 0 | $111K |
| 36 | 41503 | South Williamson | 50 | D | 0 | $167K |
| 37 | 41528 | Freeburn | 50 | D | 0 | $72K |
| 38 | 41562 | Shelbiana | 50 | D | 0 | $88K |
| 39 | 41635 | Harold | 50 | D | 0 | $77K |
| 40 | 41514 | Belfry | 45 | D | 0 | $84K |
| 41 | 41501 | Pikeville | 43 | D | 10 (9 health) | $147K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pike County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.5% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Pike County, Kentucky
Overview
Pike County in Kentucky covers 41 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
3 of 41 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 23 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.