COUNTY REPORT KY

Woodford County, Kentucky

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Water safety in Woodford County is uneven — some of its 3 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.

How Woodford County Compares

Woodford County56/100
Kentucky avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Woodford County Compares

C
County Grade
56/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Woodford County scores 5 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
56
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 40347 (64/100)
Lowest ZIP: 40383 (47/100)
$299K
Median Home Value
$2,933
Avg Remediation (98% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,503, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.383% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk

57% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
2 (2 health)
2024
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

Infrastructure Overview

1980
Median Build Year
57%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,503

Flood $1,133/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $100/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,871 housing units in Woodford County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 21%

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 Woodford County

$299K
Median Home Value
$2,933
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

# Water System Population Violations
1 Ne Woodford Company Water District 2,644 7
2 Midway Municipal Water Works 2,174 5
3 KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO 299,501 5
4 Frankfort Plant Board 52,153 5
5 Versailles Water System 17,822 4

10 total water systems serve Woodford County.

All ZIP Codes in Woodford County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Woodford County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 40347 Midway 64 C 3 $318K
2 40384 Versailles 56 C 2 (2 health)
3 40383 Versailles 47 D 2 (2 health) $279K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Woodford 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.

Overview

Woodford County in Kentucky covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).

3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Woodford County?
Woodford 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 Woodford County?
Woodford County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Woodford County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Woodford County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,503 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Woodford County?
The median home build year in Woodford County is 1980. 57% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Woodford County compare to Kentucky?
Woodford County has an average water safety score of 56/100, which is below the Kentucky state average of 61/100.

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