COUNTY REPORT KY

Trigg County, Kentucky

1 ZIP code · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Monitoring figures for Trigg County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 1 tracked have recorded health-based violation, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How Trigg County Compares

Trigg County63/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Trigg County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Trigg County scores 2 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 42211
$198K
Median Home Value
$2,700
Avg Remediation (137% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $470, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.29% avg pipe failure probability

48% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
48%
Pre-1978 Housing
29%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $470

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Flood $200/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

7,118 housing units in Trigg County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 24%

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 Trigg County

$198K
Median Home Value
$2,700
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Trigg 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 3 systems in Trigg County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Barkley Lake Water District 14,284 0
2 Cadiz Municipal Water Company 6,165 0
3 HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY 41,350 0

All ZIP Codes in Trigg County

1 ZIP code tracked in Trigg County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 42211 Cadiz 63 C 0 $198K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Trigg County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Trigg County in Kentucky covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Trigg County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Trigg County?
Trigg 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 Trigg County?
Trigg County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Trigg County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Trigg County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $470 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Trigg County?
The median home build year in Trigg County is 1983. 48% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Trigg County compare to Kentucky?
Trigg County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is above the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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