Taylor County, Kentucky
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 2 ZIP codes in Taylor County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Taylor County Compares
How Taylor County Compares
Taylor County scores 3 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $645, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.315% avg pipe failure probability
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Taylor County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $645
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 Taylor County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Taylor 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 Taylor County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campbellsville Municipal Water | 24,874 | 4 |
| 2 | Columbia/adair Utilities District | 22,113 | 4 |
| 3 | GREEN RIVER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT | 17,431 | 2 |
| 4 | MARION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 16,311 | 2 |
| 5 | LARUE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 | 9,062 | 2 |
7 total water systems serve Taylor County.
All ZIP Codes in Taylor County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Taylor County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42718 | Campbellsville | 66 | C | 2 (1 health) | $165K |
| 2 | 42719 | Campbellsville | 61 | C | 2 (1 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Taylor County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- 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
Taylor County in Kentucky covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations 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.