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Carroll County, Indiana

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Carroll County: C.

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

If your home is in Carroll County, the C grade is a cue to open your ZIP code's report, one of 10 here, and see which factors weigh on the score.

How Carroll County Compares

Carroll County58/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

How Carroll County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Carroll County scores 6 points below the Indiana state average (64/100) and 15 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
58
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 46041 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47960 (50/100)
$162K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (0.37% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Carroll 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: 15.2 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 13.9%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,115, largest modeled factor: Flood

74% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1954
Median Build Year
74%
Pre-1980 Housing
54/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
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: $1,115

Flood $960/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $338/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

23,372 housing units in Carroll County

Pre-1940 24%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 10%

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 Carroll County

$162K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Carroll 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 Carroll County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Carroll County ZIP codes

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

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Carroll County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Carroll County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Carroll County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 46041 Frankfort 66 C 2 $154K
2 47960 Monticello 50 D 54 (3 health) $179K
3 46913 Bringhurst — — 0 $169K
4 46915 Burlington — — $139K
5 46916 Burrows — — —
6 46917 Camden — — $122K
7 46920 Cutler — — $271K
8 46929 Flora — — 0 $171K
9 46977 Rockfield — — —
10 47997 Yeoman — — $122K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Carroll 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.

Overview

Carroll County in Indiana covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100) across 2 scored records.

2 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 Carroll County?
Carroll 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 Carroll County?
We map 7 public water systems to 10 ZIP codes in our data for Carroll County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Carroll County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Carroll County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,115 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Carroll County?
The median home build year in Carroll County is 1954. 74% 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 Carroll County compare to Indiana?
Carroll County has an average Home Safety Score of 58/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Indiana state average of 64/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Carroll County, IN: HSS 58/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/carroll/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Carroll County, IN: HSS 58/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/carroll/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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