Compare · KY · TN
ZIP 40508 vs ZIP 37203
Lexington (KY), KY compared to Nashville, TN on twelve public-records dimensions sourced from EPA, FEMA, USDA, FBI, NCES, and county records. Each cell links to the per-ZIP topic page where the source citation and refresh cadence live.
Last verified 2026-09-24 · methodology
Verdict
On the 2 of 12 dimensions that carry measured values today, both sit in EPA Radon Zone 1; 2025 median air quality is Good in both (AQI 40 vs 49). zipradar names no overall winner: the other 10 dimensions are not populated yet, and these two are county-level indicators rather than address-level readings. Open either ZIP below for the source and refresh date behind each number.
Side by side
| Dimension | ZIP 40508 | ZIP 37203 |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality EPA SDWIS | Open water quality for 40508 → | Open water quality for 37203 → |
| Flood zone FEMA NFHL | Open flood zone for 40508 → | Open flood zone for 37203 → |
| Wildfire risk USDA Forest Service | Open wildfire risk for 40508 → | Open wildfire risk for 37203 → |
| Air quality EPA AirNow | Open air quality for 40508 → | Open air quality for 37203 → |
| Crime FBI UCR | Open crime for 40508 → | Open crime for 37203 → |
| Schools NCES Common Core | Open schools for 40508 → | Open schools for 37203 → |
| Radon EPA Radon Zones | Open radon for 40508 → | Open radon for 37203 → |
| Lead pipes EPA LCRR / RTI | Open lead pipes for 40508 → | Open lead pipes for 37203 → |
| Property tax County assessor | Open property tax for 40508 → | Open property tax for 37203 → |
| Deed activity County recorder | Open deed activity for 40508 → | Open deed activity for 37203 → |
| Zoning Municipal planning | Open zoning for 40508 → | Open zoning for 37203 → |
| Sex offender registry NSOPW (deep-link) | Open sex offender registry for 40508 → | Open sex offender registry for 37203 → |
Dimensions populate live as ingestion reaches each source. Every row will link to the primary regulator.
Kentucky context
Mining-affected water, flood (Ohio + tributaries)
Kentucky's Appalachian eastern counties face mining-affected water systems with elevated EPA SDWIS compliance risk. Ohio River + tributary FEMA AE zones expose Louisville, Owensboro, and Newport. Radon risk varies by karst geology.
Tennessee context
Tornadoes, flood (TVA tributaries), karst sinkholes
Tennessee carries inland FEMA AE zones along TVA-managed Tennessee, Cumberland, Holston rivers. Karst geology creates documented sinkhole risk in middle TN. Tornado risk concentrates in Memphis + Jackson + Nashville corridors.
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Flood zones explained — what AE, X, and VE actually mean
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EPA Radon Zones — what 1, 2, and 3 mean and when you should test
EPA classifies every US county into Zone 1 (high), Zone 2 (moderate), or Zone 3 (low) for radon. Plain-English guide to the classifications and at-home testing.
EPA AQI categories explained — what 0–50 Good through 301–500 Hazardous mean
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