Daviess County, Indiana
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Daviess County, the 6 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Daviess County Compares
How Daviess County Compares
Daviess County scores 11 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Daviess County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $507, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
59.8% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $507
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,886 housing units in Daviess 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 Daviess County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Daviess 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 Daviess County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Daviess County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Water Works | 13,690 | 9 |
| 2 | Daviess County Rural Water | 7,969 | 6 |
| 3 | Petersburg Water Company | 4,018 | 6 |
| 4 | Elnora Water Works | 620 | 5 |
| 5 | Odon Water Utilities, Inc. | 1,703 | 5 |
8 total water systems serve Daviess County.
All ZIP Codes in Daviess County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Daviess County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47162 | New Washington | 80 | B | 3 | $162K |
| 2 | 47558 | Montgomery | 79 | B | 3 | $256K |
| 3 | 47529 | Elnora | 78 | B | 4 | $128K |
| 4 | 47562 | Odon | 72 | B | 1 | $196K |
| 5 | 47501 | Washington | 62 | C | 6 (1 health) | $156K |
| 6 | 47519 | Cannelburg | 53 | D | 0 | $221K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Daviess County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.8% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Daviess County, Indiana
Overview
Daviess County in Indiana covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
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