Mount Vernon, Kentucky — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Mount Vernon, KY?
Public U.S. EPA records track 30 regulated facilities in Mount Vernon, Kentucky (Rockcastle County), including 1 High-Risk sites (3.3%) and 4 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Mount Vernon properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (20 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 13 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Mount Vernon, KY 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Mount Vernon, KY Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon, KY
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Mount Vernon, KY
100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).
| Facility Name / Hazard Type | Sector Location (Street Redacted) | Risk Tier & Score | Compliance Status | Enforcement / Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MOUNT VERNON, KY (ZIP 40456 Sector) | HIGH (64/100) | Significant Violation (3 qtrs NC) | 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MOUNT VERNON, KY (ZIP 40456 Sector) | MODERATE (47/100) | Violation Identified (4 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MOUNT VERNON, KY (ZIP 40456 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Violation Identified (5 qtrs NC) | 🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MOUNT VERNON, KY (ZIP 40456 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 6 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MOUNT VERNON, KY (ZIP 40456 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | Violation Identified (1 qtrs NC) | 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MOUNT VERNON, KY (ZIP 40456 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MOUNT VERNON, KY (ZIP 40456 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MOUNT VERNON, KY (ZIP 40456 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| PLASTICWARE LLC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | ROUTE 4 - HIGHWAY 150, MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456 | LOW (24/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| CHAPIN INTERNATIONAL INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 276 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD, MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ROCKCASTLE CO EOC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | PROGRESS DR, MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456 | LOW (18/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| KY 461 - ROCKCASTLE CO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | KY 461, MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Mount Vernon, Kentucky Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Mount Vernon, KY?
U.S. EPA records track 30 regulated facilities in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, including 1 high-risk sites (3.3%), 4 active violators (13.3%), and 9 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (30.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Mount Vernon, KY have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Mount Vernon, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 40456 (72 sites), ZIP 40455 (1 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Mount Vernon, KY?
Enter the exact street address in Mount Vernon into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.
Is tap water safe in Mount Vernon, KY and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Mount Vernon, KY, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 20 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 10 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Mount Vernon, KY?
USDA regional soil screening for Mount Vernon indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Rockcastle County has recorded 13 federal FEMA disaster declarations (10 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.