2026 Rankings

Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk in Kentucky — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

994 ZIP codes ranked by Gas Risk Score #1: ZIP 40003 (Bagdad, KY) — 0/100
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Out of 994 ZIP codes with data in Kentucky, these are the lowest-ranked areas for gas risk score. See also: National Safest ZIP Codes for Gas & CO Risk | All Kentucky Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 994
Lowest value 0/100
Median value 0/100
State Kentucky

100 Lowest-Ranked ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Gas Risk Score Safety Score
1 40003 Bagdad KY 0/100 83/100
2 40004 Bardstown KY 0/100 70/100
3 40006 Bedford KY 0/100 83/100
4 40008 Bloomfield KY 0/100 68/100
5 40011 Campbellsburg KY 0/100 83/100
6 40012 Chaplin KY 0/100 53/100
7 40013 Coxs Creek KY 0/100 70/100
8 40020 Fairfield KY 0/100 40/100
9 40022 Finchville KY 0/100 63/100
10 40033 Lebanon KY 0/100 69/100
11 40037 Loretto KY 0/100 40/100
12 40040 Mackville KY 0/100 53/100
13 40045 Milton KY 0/100 78/100
14 40046 Mount Eden KY 0/100 53/100
15 40047 Mount Washington KY 0/100 53/100
16 40048 Nazareth KY 0/100 40/100
17 40049 Nerinx KY 0/100 40/100
18 40051 New Haven KY 0/100 55/100
19 40052 New Hope KY 0/100 53/100
20 40060 Raywick KY 0/100 40/100
21 40061 Saint Catharine KY 0/100 53/100
22 40062 Saint Francis KY 0/100 40/100
23 40063 Saint Mary KY 0/100 40/100
24 40065 Shelbyville KY 0/100 78/100
25 40066 Shelbyville KY 0/100 83/100
26 40067 Simpsonville KY 0/100 83/100
27 40069 Springfield KY 0/100 78/100
28 40071 Taylorsville KY 0/100 65/100
29 40076 Waddy KY 0/100 53/100
30 40078 Willisburg KY 0/100 63/100
31 40104 Battletown KY 0/100 63/100
32 40107 Boston KY 0/100 40/100
33 40108 Brandenburg KY 0/100 83/100
34 40109 Brooks KY 0/100 40/100
35 40110 Clermont KY 0/100 40/100
36 40111 Cloverport KY 0/100 70/100
37 40115 Custer KY 0/100 53/100
38 40117 Ekron KY 0/100 63/100
39 40119 Falls Of Rough KY 0/100 53/100
40 40121 Fort Knox KY 0/100 53/100
41 40122 Fort Knox KY 0/100 53/100
42 40129 Hillview KY 0/100 40/100
43 40140 Garfield KY 0/100 53/100
44 40142 Guston KY 0/100 53/100
45 40143 Hardinsburg KY 0/100 83/100
46 40144 Harned KY 0/100 53/100
47 40145 Hudson KY 0/100 53/100
48 40146 Irvington KY 0/100 75/100
49 40150 Lebanon Junction KY 0/100 52/100
50 40152 Mc Daniels KY 0/100 63/100
51 40153 Mc Quady KY 0/100 53/100
52 40155 Muldraugh KY 0/100 83/100
53 40157 Payneville KY 0/100 53/100
54 40159 Radcliff KY 0/100 83/100
55 40160 Radcliff KY 0/100 78/100
56 40161 Rhodelia KY 0/100 53/100
57 40162 Rineyville KY 0/100 63/100
58 40165 Shepherdsville KY 0/100 35/100
59 40166 Shepherdsville KY 0/100 40/100
60 40170 Stephensport KY 0/100 53/100
61 40171 Union Star KY 0/100 53/100
62 40175 Vine Grove KY 0/100 74/100
63 40176 Webster KY 0/100 53/100
64 40177 West Point KY 0/100 45/100
65 40178 Westview KY 0/100 53/100
66 40201 Louisville KY 0/100 83/100
67 40310 Burgin KY 0/100 63/100
68 40311 Carlisle KY 0/100 78/100
69 40312 Clay City KY 0/100 72/100
70 40313 Clearfield KY 0/100 55/100
71 40316 Denniston KY 0/100 53/100
72 40317 Elliottville KY 0/100 53/100
73 40319 Farmers KY 0/100 63/100
74 40320 Clark County KY 0/100 —
75 40322 Frenchburg KY 0/100 76/100
76 40324 Georgetown KY 0/100 60/100
77 40326 Jessamine County KY 0/100 —
78 40328 Gravel Switch KY 0/100 53/100
79 40330 Harrodsburg KY 0/100 60/100
80 40333 Jessamine County KY 0/100 —
81 40334 Hope KY 0/100 53/100
82 40336 Irvine KY 0/100 70/100
83 40337 Jeffersonville KY 0/100 83/100
84 40338 Woodford County KY 0/100 —
85 40339 Keene KY 0/100 40/100
86 40340 Nicholasville KY 0/100 50/100
87 40342 Lawrenceburg KY 0/100 76/100
88 40346 Means KY 0/100 63/100
89 40347 Midway KY 0/100 64/100
90 40348 Millersburg KY 0/100 55/100
91 40350 Moorefield KY 0/100 63/100
92 40351 Morehead KY 0/100 67/100
93 40353 Mount Sterling KY 0/100 50/100
94 40355 New Liberty KY 0/100 53/100
95 40356 Nicholasville KY 0/100 47/100
96 40357 North Middletown KY 0/100 40/100
97 40358 Olympia KY 0/100 53/100
98 40359 Owenton KY 0/100 50/100
99 40360 Owingsville KY 0/100 82/100
100 40361 Paris KY 0/100 52/100

Methodology

Safest gas rankings show ZIP codes with the lowest PHMSA gas distribution incident risk scores. A score of 0-5 means the county has no or very few recorded incidents since 2004. Low scores indicate areas with well-maintained gas infrastructure and minimal historical incidents.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes an area safe from gas incidents?

Low gas risk areas typically have newer pipeline infrastructure, fewer distribution lines per capita, or areas that rely less on natural gas for heating. However, individual home safety still depends on appliance maintenance and CO detector placement.

Should I still install CO detectors in low-risk areas?

Yes. The CPSC recommends CO detectors in every home regardless of area risk. Carbon monoxide can come from any fuel-burning appliance — furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, generators, and even attached garages.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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