Todd County, Kentucky
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Safe water is the norm for most of Todd County's 8 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Todd County Compares
How Todd County Compares
Todd 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Todd County, Kentucky
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $448, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.313% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
49.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $448
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,043 housing units in Todd County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Todd County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Todd 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 Todd County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GUTHRIE WATER WORKS | 2,421 | 1 |
| 2 | TODD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 9,801 | 1 |
| 3 | Elkton Water Works | 2,780 | 1 |
| 4 | Logan-todd Regional Water Commission | 36 | 1 |
| 5 | TRENTON WATER WORKS | 950 | 1 |
8 total water systems serve Todd County.
All ZIP Codes in Todd County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Todd County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42234 | Guthrie | 82 | B | 1 (1 health) | $147K |
| 2 | 42220 | Elkton | 75 | B | 0 | $148K |
| 3 | 42286 | Trenton | 72 | B | 0 | $196K |
| 4 | 42204 | Allensville | 63 | C | 0 | $217K |
| 5 | 42266 | Pembroke | 63 | C | 0 | $222K |
| 6 | 42216 | Clifty | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 42221 | Fairview | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 42280 | Sharon Grove | 53 | D | 0 | $113K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Todd County, Kentucky
Overview
Todd County in Kentucky covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
1 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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)
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