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
How Simpson County Compares
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:
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
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 serving Simpson County
4 community water systems serving Simpson County.
- B
- B
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- B
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.
- 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 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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.