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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

Floyd County69/100
Indiana avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Floyd County Compares

C
County Grade
69/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
69
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47119 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47146 (53/100)
$278K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Avg Remediation (61% 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: 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 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 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1991
Median Build Year
44.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $412

Flood $267/yr
Energy Code Gap $120/yr
Water / Lead $25/yr

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

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 27%

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

$278K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
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 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Floyd County?
Floyd County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Floyd County?
Floyd County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 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 $412 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Floyd County?
The median home build year in Floyd County is 1991. 44.5% 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 water safety score of 69/100, which is above the Indiana state average of 60/100.

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