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Boone County, Indiana

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Boone County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Because the C for Boone County comes from averaging ZIP-level Home Safety Scores, its 7 ZIP reports are where the underlying data can be seen.

How Boone County Compares

Boone County65/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

How Boone County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Boone County scores 1 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 8 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

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Lebanon
Best ZIP: 46052 (66/100)
Zionsville
Lowest ZIP: 46077 (64/100)
$213K
Median Home Value
$700
Avg Remediation (0.33% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Boone County, Indiana

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 10.5%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $807, largest modeled factor: Flood

40% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1966
Median Build Year
40%
Pre-1980 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
43%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $807

Flood $667/yr
Energy Code Gap $193/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

28,778 housing units in Boone County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 38%

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 Boone County

$213K
Median Home Value
$700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Boone County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Boone County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Boone County ZIP codes

5 community water systems mapped to Boone County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Boone County

3 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Boone County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Boone County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 46052 Lebanon 66 C 2 (1 health) $200K
2 46075 Whitestown 66 C 1 $332K
3 46077 Zionsville 64 C 5 (2 health) $535K
4 46035 Colfax — — $132K
5 46071 Thorntown — — $228K
6 46102 Advance — — $165K
7 46147 Jamestown — — 1 $213K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Boone County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Boone County, Indiana

Overview

Boone County in Indiana covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 3 scored records.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Boone County?
Boone County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Boone County?
We map 5 public water systems to 7 ZIP codes in our data for Boone County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Boone County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Boone County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $807 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Boone County?
The median home build year in Boone County is 1966. 40% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Boone County compare to Indiana?
Boone County has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Indiana state average of 64/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Boone County, IN: HSS 65/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/boone/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Boone County, IN: HSS 65/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/boone/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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