Powell County, Kentucky
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Powell County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 3 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Powell County Compares
How Powell County Compares
Powell County scores 6 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,370, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.327% avg pipe failure probability
46.3% 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: $1,370
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,639 housing units in Powell 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 Powell County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Powell 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 Powell County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powell Valley Water District | 7,128 | 6 |
| 2 | Clay City Water System | 2,153 | 6 |
| 3 | Beech Fork Water Commission | 25 | 6 |
| 4 | STANTON WATER WORKS | 6,611 | 6 |
| 5 | Campton Water System | 6,600 | 3 |
All ZIP Codes in Powell County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Powell County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40312 | Clay City | 72 | B | 3 | $148K |
| 2 | 40380 | Stanton | 67 | C | 3 | $134K |
| 3 | 40376 | Slade | 63 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Powell 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 Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Powell County in Kentucky covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
2 of 3 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.