Dubois County, Indiana
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Dubois County's 14 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Dubois County Compares
How Dubois County Compares
Dubois County scores 7 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dubois County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $419, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.347% avg pipe failure probability, 31% of ZIPs at high risk
57.9% 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: $419
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,066 housing units in Dubois 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 Dubois County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dubois 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 Dubois 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 Dubois County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patoka Water Company, Inc. | 1,038 | 12 |
| 2 | Birdseye Water System | 972 | 12 |
| 3 | Huntingburg Municipal Water | 6,526 | 7 |
| 4 | Jasper Municipal Water Utility | 17,440 | 6 |
| 5 | St. Henry Water Corporation | 3,293 | 6 |
13 total water systems serve Dubois County.
All ZIP Codes in Dubois County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Dubois County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47545 | Ireland | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 47541 | Holland | 81 | B | 1 | $150K |
| 3 | 47546 | Jasper | 81 | B | 1 | $232K |
| 4 | 47547 | Jasper | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 5 | 47549 | Jasper | 81 | B | 1 | — |
| 6 | 47532 | Ferdinand | 78 | B | 4 | $197K |
| 7 | 47527 | Dubois | 77 | B | 1 | $261K |
| 8 | 47542 | Huntingburg | 66 | C | 2 (1 health) | $183K |
| 9 | 47521 | Celestine | 53 | D | 0 | $247K |
| 10 | 47575 | Saint Anthony | 53 | D | 0 | $280K |
| 11 | 47577 | Saint Meinrad | 53 | D | 0 | $210K |
| 12 | 47585 | Stendal | 53 | D | 0 | $144K |
| 13 | 47590 | Velpen | 53 | D | 0 | $208K |
| 14 | 47513 | Birdseye | 44 | D | 12 (2 health) | $165K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dubois County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dubois County, Indiana
Overview
Dubois County in Indiana covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
8 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations 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)
Updated daily.