Dubois County, Indiana
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Dubois County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Although county size varies, Dubois County's 12 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Dubois County Compares
How Dubois County Compares
Dubois County scores 15 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 6 points above 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: 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: 14.3 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $546, driven primarily by flood
57.2% 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: $546
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
19,090 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 serving Dubois County
8 community water systems serving Dubois County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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11 total water systems serve Dubois County.
Systems with the most violations in Dubois County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Dubois County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Dubois County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47527 | Dubois | 83 | B | 1 | $261K |
| 2 | 47575 | Saint Anthony | 82 | B | 4 | $280K |
| 3 | 47546 | Jasper | 80 | B | 3 | $232K |
| 4 | 47542 | Huntingburg | 78 | B | 8 (1 health) | $183K |
| 5 | 47532 | Ferdinand | 77 | B | 12 (1 health) | $197K |
| 6 | 47513 | Birdseye | 71 | B | 14 (2 health) | $165K |
| 7 | 47521 | Celestine | — | — | $247K | |
| 8 | 47541 | Holland | — | — | 3 (1 health) | $150K |
| 9 | 47545 | Ireland | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 47547 | Jasper | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 47549 | Jasper | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 47580 | Schnellville | — | — | — |
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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Dubois County, Indiana
Overview
Dubois County in Indiana covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 6 scored records.
7 of 7 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.