Simpson County, Kentucky
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Simpson County — 2 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Simpson County Compares
How Simpson County Compares
Simpson County scores 20 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $970, driven primarily by flood
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $970
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
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 with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Simpson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Water Works | 15,150 | 0 |
| 2 | Warren County Water District | 91,118 | 0 |
| 3 | ALLEN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 16,398 | 0 |
| 4 | Simpson County Water District | 8,946 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Simpson County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Simpson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42135 | Franklin | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 42134 | Franklin | 78 | B | 0 | $193K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Simpson County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Simpson County in Kentucky covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Simpson 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.