Scott County, Kentucky
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Monitoring figures for Scott County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 2 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Scott County Compares
How Scott County Compares
Scott 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
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,145, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.28% avg pipe failure probability
39.5% 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: $1,145
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,873 housing units in Scott 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 Scott County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Scott 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 4 systems in Scott County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown Municipal Water Service | 35,714 | 0 |
| 2 | KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO | 299,501 | 0 |
| 3 | HARRISON CO WATER ASSOC | 16,736 | 0 |
| 4 | Elkhorn Water District | 1,590 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Scott County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Scott County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40324 | Georgetown | 60 | C | 0 | $263K |
| 2 | 40379 | Stamping Ground | 53 | D | 0 | $224K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Scott County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- 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
Overview
Scott County in Kentucky covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Scott County.
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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.