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Gibson County, Indiana

11 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 11 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 11 tracked ZIP records scored
11
ZIP Codes
$140K
Median Home Value
$1,518
Avg Remediation (108% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Gibson 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: 14.6 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 13%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $802, driven primarily by flood

63.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2024
10 (10 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 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% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
63.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
80%
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: $802

Flood $520/yr
Energy Code Gap $252/yr
Water / Lead $210/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

14,823 housing units in Gibson County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 23%
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 Gibson County

$140K
Median Home Value
$1,518
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Gibson County

8 community water systems serving Gibson County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Gibson County.

Systems with the most violations in Gibson County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Gibson County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Gibson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47639 Haubstadt 9 (4 health) $257K
2 47640 Hazleton $110K
3 47647 Buckskin
4 47648 Fort Branch 27 (5 health) $193K
5 47649 Francisco 29 (1 health) $163K
6 47654 Mackey
7 47660 Oakland City 21 $133K
8 47665 Owensville 7 (4 health) $200K
9 47666 Patoka $124K
10 47670 Princeton 17 (1 health) $140K
11 47683 Somerville $113K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Gibson County

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Overview

Gibson County in Indiana covers 11 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.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 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

How many water systems serve Gibson County?
Gibson County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Gibson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Gibson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $802 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Gibson County?
The median home build year in Gibson County is 1976. 63.7% 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). Gibson County, Indiana Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/gibson/
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  title  = {{Gibson County, Indiana Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
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Page version: August 2026.

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