COUNTY REPORT KY

Simpson County, Kentucky

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Simpson County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Simpson County - 2 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.

How Simpson County Compares

Simpson County83/100
Kentucky avg69/100
National avg73/100

How Simpson County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Simpson County scores 14 points above the Kentucky state average (69/100) and 10 points above 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:

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 42134 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 42134 (83/100)
$193K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (93% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,045, driven primarily by flood

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,045

Flood $1,400/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water Infrastructure $150/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Simpson County

$193K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Simpson 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 Simpson County

4 community water systems serving Simpson County.

All ZIP Codes in Simpson County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Simpson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 42134 Franklin 83 B 0 $193K
2 42135 Franklin

Recommended Buyer Guides for Simpson County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Simpson County in Kentucky covers 2 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 1 scored records.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Simpson County?
Simpson County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Simpson County?
Simpson County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Simpson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Simpson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,045 per homeowner.
How does Simpson County compare to Kentucky?
Simpson County has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Kentucky state average of 69/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Simpson County, KY Home Safety: 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/county/kentucky/simpson/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Simpson County, KY Home Safety: 83/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/kentucky/simpson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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