Boone County, Indiana
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Boone County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within Boone County, 7 tracked ZIP codes reveal moderate water quality - national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.
How Boone County Compares
How Boone County Compares
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 Last verified:
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.8 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 10.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,157, driven primarily by flood
57.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Boone County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,157
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
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Boone 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 Boone County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Boone County
5 community water systems serving Boone County.
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Systems with the most violations in Boone County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
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- C
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
Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.4% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 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
- 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.