COUNTY REPORT KY

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

Taylor County64/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Taylor County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 42718 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 42719 (61/100)
$165K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Avg Remediation (146% of home value)

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 trend

EPA violation counts by year across Taylor County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

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

32%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $645

Flood $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $75/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 Taylor County

$165K
Median Home Value
$2,400
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Taylor County?
Taylor County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Taylor County?
Taylor County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Taylor County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Taylor County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $645 per homeowner.
How does Taylor County compare to Kentucky?
Taylor County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is above the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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