Pulaski County, Kentucky
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 54/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 13 ZIP codes, Pulaski County carries a low water safety grade — health-based violations appear in a significant share of areas.
How Pulaski County Compares
How Pulaski County Compares
Pulaski County scores 7 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 14 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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: $532, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.324% avg pipe failure probability
54.6% 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: $532
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
34,987 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Pulaski County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeastern Water Assoc/nelson Valley | 21,895 | 4 |
| 2 | Somerset Water Service | 29,700 | 3 |
| 3 | Western Pulaski Company Water District | 23,264 | 3 |
| 4 | Burnside Water Company | 2,284 | 2 |
| 5 | EUBANK WATER SYSTEM | 12,492 | 1 |
13 total water systems serve Pulaski County.
All ZIP Codes in Pulaski County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Pulaski County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42502 | Somerset | 66 | C | 1 | — |
| 2 | 42519 | Burnside | 66 | C | 0 | $114K |
| 3 | 42567 | Eubank | 66 | C | 0 | $106K |
| 4 | 42501 | Somerset | 65 | C | 1 | $131K |
| 5 | 42503 | Somerset | 65 | C | 1 | $199K |
| 6 | 42518 | Bronston | 55 | C | 1 | $132K |
| 7 | 42553 | Science Hill | 55 | C | 0 | $138K |
| 8 | 40489 | Waynesburg | 53 | D | 0 | $118K |
| 9 | 42544 | Nancy | 53 | D | 0 | $158K |
| 10 | 42516 | Bethelridge | 40 | D | 0 | $202K |
| 11 | 42533 | Ferguson | 40 | D | 0 | $115K |
| 12 | 42558 | Tateville | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 13 | 42564 | West Somerset | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pulaski County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pulaski County, Kentucky
Overview
Pulaski County in Kentucky covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (54/100).
4 of 13 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
Pulaski 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
54.6% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.