Bartholomew County, Indiana
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Bartholomew County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Monitoring figures for Bartholomew County indicate average water quality overall - some ZIP codes among the 10 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.
How Bartholomew County Compares
How Bartholomew County Compares
Bartholomew County scores 3 points below the Indiana state average (64/100) and 12 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bartholomew County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,534, driven primarily by flood
76.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,534
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
35,049 housing units in Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bartholomew 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.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Bartholomew County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Bartholomew County
6 community water systems serving Bartholomew County.
- C
- D
- C
- D
- D
- C
Systems with the most violations in Bartholomew County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- D
- D
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Bartholomew County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Bartholomew County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47246 | Hope | 66 | C | 1 | $165K |
| 2 | 47280 | Taylorsville | 66 | C | 3 | $179K |
| 3 | 47203 | Columbus | 65 | C | 4 | $234K |
| 4 | 47201 | Columbus | 47 | D | 10 | $218K |
| 5 | 47202 | Columbus | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 47226 | Clifford | — | — | $103K | |
| 7 | 47232 | Elizabethtown | — | — | $185K | |
| 8 | 47236 | Grammer | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 47244 | Hartsville | — | — | $334K | |
| 10 | 47247 | Jonesville | — | — | $120K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bartholomew County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 76.6% of homes built before 1978
- 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bartholomew County, Indiana
Overview
Bartholomew County in Indiana covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 4 scored records.
4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.