Brown County, Indiana
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Brown County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Tracking 6 ZIP codes in Brown County reveals a mixed picture - tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Brown County Compares
How Brown County Compares
Brown County scores 2 points below the Indiana state average (64/100) and 11 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: Brown County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,598, driven primarily by flood
66.8% 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: $1,598
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,269 housing units in Brown 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 Brown County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Brown 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 Brown County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Brown County
8 community water systems serving Brown County.
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10 total water systems serve Brown County.
Systems with the most violations in Brown County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Brown County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Brown County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47468 | Unionville | 66 | C | 3 | $283K |
| 2 | 46181 | Trafalgar | 63 | C | 16 | $279K |
| 3 | 47448 | Nashville | 63 | C | 12 | $246K |
| 4 | 46164 | Nineveh | 60 | C | 26 | $234K |
| 5 | 46160 | Morgantown | 56 | C | 40 | $238K |
| 6 | 47435 | Helmsburg | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Brown County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.8% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Brown County, Indiana
Overview
Brown County in Indiana covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100) across 5 scored records.
5 of 5 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.