Rowan County, Kentucky
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
While Rowan County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 3 ZIP codes have logged violations.
How Rowan County Compares
How Rowan County Compares
Rowan County scores 3 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,313, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.295% avg pipe failure probability
42.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Rowan County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 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: $1,313
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,809 housing units in Rowan 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 Rowan County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Rowan 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 Rowan County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROWAN WATER INC | 18,765 | 1 |
| 2 | Morehead Utility Plant Board | 9,052 | 1 |
| 3 | Morehead State University | 6,500 | 1 |
| 4 | RATTLESNAKE RIDGE WATER DISTRICT | 11,397 | 1 |
| 5 | BATH COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 10,083 | 1 |
6 total water systems serve Rowan County.
All ZIP Codes in Rowan County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Rowan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40351 | Morehead | 67 | C | 1 (1 health) | $163K |
| 2 | 40313 | Clearfield | 55 | C | 0 | $116K |
| 3 | 40317 | Elliottville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Rowan County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Rowan County in Kentucky covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.