Pulaski County, Kentucky
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Pulaski County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Compared to top-scoring counties, Pulaski County's 11 ZIP codes land in the middle tier - some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Pulaski County Compares
How Pulaski County Compares
Pulaski County scores 3 points below the Kentucky state average (69/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pulaski 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: $605, driven primarily by flood
52.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $605
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
33,195 housing units in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County
8 community water systems serving Pulaski County.
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11 total water systems serve Pulaski County.
Systems with the most violations in Pulaski County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Pulaski County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Pulaski County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 42501 | Somerset | 66 | C | 1 | $131K |
| 2 | 42503 | Somerset | 66 | C | 1 | $199K |
| 3 | 42518 | Bronston | 66 | C | 3 | $132K |
| 4 | 42519 | Burnside | 66 | C | 1 | $114K |
| 5 | 42553 | Science Hill | 66 | C | 1 | $138K |
| 6 | 42567 | Eubank | 66 | C | 1 | $106K |
| 7 | 42544 | Nancy | 65 | C | 5 (1 health) | $158K |
| 8 | 42502 | Somerset | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 42533 | Ferguson | — | — | 0 | $115K |
| 10 | 42558 | Tateville | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 42564 | West Somerset | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pulaski County
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.3% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pulaski County, Kentucky
Overview
Pulaski County in Kentucky covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 7 scored records.
7 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.