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Franklin County, Indiana

8 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 8 tracked ZIP records scored
8
ZIP Codes
$229K
Median Home Value
$2,013
Avg Remediation (88% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Franklin 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: 14.9 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 13.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $900, driven primarily by flood

56.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
3 (3 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 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 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1971
Median Build Year
56.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
75%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $900

Flood $467/yr
Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Water / Lead $163/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,589 housing units in Franklin County

Pre-1940 17%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 18%

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 Franklin County

$229K
Median Home Value
$2,013
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Franklin 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 Franklin County residents

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Franklin County

7 community water systems serving Franklin County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Franklin County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Franklin County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Franklin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47006 Batesville 5 $237K
2 47010 Bath $236K
3 47012 Brookville 4 $242K
4 47016 Cedar Grove $223K
5 47024 Laurel 0 $114K
6 47030 Metamora $158K
7 47035 New Trenton $153K
8 47036 Oldenburg 0 $393K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Franklin County

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Overview

Franklin County in Indiana covers 8 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Franklin County?
Franklin County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Franklin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Franklin County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $900 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Franklin County?
The median home build year in Franklin County is 1971. 56.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Franklin County, Indiana Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/franklin/
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  title  = {{Franklin County, Indiana Home Safety Profile}},
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}

Page version: August 2026.

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