Trimble County, Kentucky
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water utilities serving Trimble County's 4 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Trimble County Compares
How Trimble County Compares
Trimble County scores 13 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,068, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.327% avg pipe failure probability
52.3% 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: $1,068
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,676 housing units in Trimble 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 Trimble County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Trimble 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 Trimble County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trimble Company Water District #1 | 4,146 | 1 |
| 2 | Henry County Water District #2 | 17,716 | 1 |
| 3 | Carrollton Utilities | 6,851 | 1 |
| 4 | Milton Water & Sewer Department | 3,861 | 1 |
| 5 | NEW CASTLE WATER WORKS | 2,100 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Trimble County.
All ZIP Codes in Trimble County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Trimble County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40006 | Bedford | 83 | B | 1 | $184K |
| 2 | 40011 | Campbellsburg | 83 | B | 0 | $157K |
| 3 | 40045 | Milton | 78 | B | 0 | $146K |
| 4 | 40055 | Pendleton | 53 | D | 0 | $194K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Trimble County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Trimble County in Kentucky covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.