Wayne County, Kentucky
1 ZIP code · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Wayne County serve 1 ZIP code with few reported safety events.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 21 points above the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $620, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability
51% 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: $620
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,227 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wayne 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 4 systems in Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monticello Water & Sewer Commission | 21,000 | 2 |
| 2 | Western Pulaski Company Water District | 23,264 | 2 |
| 3 | Albany Water Works | 9,042 | 2 |
| 4 | Bronston Water Associaton Inc. | 5,114 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
1 ZIP code tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42633 | Monticello | 82 | B | 2 | $124K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Wayne County in Kentucky covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code 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.