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
How Woodford County Compares
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
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Woodford County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.