Floyd County, Indiana
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 6 ZIP codes, Floyd County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.
How Floyd County Compares
How Floyd County Compares
Floyd County scores 9 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Floyd County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $412, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.298% avg pipe failure probability
44.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Floyd County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $412
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,308 housing units in Floyd 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 Floyd County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Floyd 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 Floyd 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 Floyd County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwardsville Water Corporation | 10,442 | 3 |
| 2 | Greenville Water Utility | 4,920 | 3 |
| 3 | FLOYDS KNOBS WATER COMPANY, INC. | 6,100 | 2 |
| 4 | Indiana American Water - S. Indiana | 104,445 | 2 |
| 5 | Indiana American Water - Georgetown | 3,605 | 2 |
11 total water systems serve Floyd County.
All ZIP Codes in Floyd County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Floyd County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47119 | Floyds Knobs | 83 | B | 1 | $322K |
| 2 | 47124 | Greenville | 83 | B | 1 | $287K |
| 3 | 47122 | Georgetown | 81 | B | 1 | $268K |
| 4 | 47161 | New Salisbury | 63 | C | 0 | $202K |
| 5 | 47107 | Bradford | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 47146 | Mount Saint Francis | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Floyd County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- 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 Floyd County, Indiana
Overview
Floyd County in Indiana covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
3 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.