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Floyd County, Indiana

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Floyd County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

EPA monitoring reports for Floyd County cover 7 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story - compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.

How Floyd County Compares

Floyd County70/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

How Floyd County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Floyd County scores 6 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 3 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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47129 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47122 (55/100)
$268K
Median Home Value
$1,943
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 12.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,199, driven primarily by flood

56% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Floyd County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

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

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1981
Median Build Year
56%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
40%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,199

Flood $1,120/yr
Energy Code Gap $198/yr
Water Infrastructure $167/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

42,653 housing units in Floyd County

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 16%

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

$268K
Median Home Value
$1,943
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Floyd County

8 community water systems serving Floyd County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Floyd County.

Systems with the most violations in Floyd County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Floyd County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Floyd County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47129 Clarksville 83 B 0 $163K
2 47150 New Albany 82 B 3 $192K
3 47124 Greenville 66 C 3 $287K
4 47119 Floyds Knobs 63 C 6 (4 health) $322K
5 47122 Georgetown 55 C 11 (2 health) $268K
6 47146 Mount Saint Francis
7 47151 New Albany

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.

Overview

Floyd County in Indiana covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100) across 5 scored records.

4 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 6 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 Floyd County?
Floyd County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Floyd County?
Floyd County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Floyd County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Floyd County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,199 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Floyd County?
The median home build year in Floyd County is 1981. 56% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Floyd County compare to Indiana?
Floyd County has an average Home Safety Score of 70/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Indiana state average of 64/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Floyd County, IN: HSS 70/100; 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/floyd/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Floyd County, IN: HSS 70/100; 6 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/floyd/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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