Owensboro, KY Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
4 ZIP codes · 4 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 4 ZIP codes across Owensboro, KY. The area averages a grade C (66/100); 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Owensboro, KY. We compared 4 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (66/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 2 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Owensboro ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42303 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0036 mg/L |
| 2 | 42301 | 65 | C | 3 | No data |
| 3 | 42302 | — | — | — | No data |
| 4 | 42304 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 4 total violations across Owensboro
- 2 health-based violations
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 2 | 2 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 1 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Owensboro?
ZIP code 42303 has the highest safety score in Owensboro at 66/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Owensboro water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 4 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 2 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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