Greene County, Indiana
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Greene County's 12 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Greene County Compares
How Greene County Compares
Greene County scores 5 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Greene County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $604, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.395% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
67.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Greene County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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: $604
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,242 housing units in Greene 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 Greene County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switz City Water Works | 888 | 8 |
| 2 | Lyons Water Utility | 870 | 6 |
| 3 | Van Buren Water, Inc. | 6,670 | 5 |
| 4 | Eastern Heights Utilities | 19,028 | 4 |
| 5 | Linton Municipal Water Utility | 7,430 | 4 |
12 total water systems serve Greene County.
All ZIP Codes in Greene County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Greene County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47443 | Lyons | 82 | B | 6 (1 health) | $86K |
| 2 | 47459 | Solsberry | 81 | B | 1 | $203K |
| 3 | 47424 | Bloomfield | 78 | B | 4 | $164K |
| 4 | 47471 | Worthington | 76 | B | 0 | $112K |
| 5 | 47449 | Newberry | 73 | B | 0 | $191K |
| 6 | 47441 | Linton | 72 | B | 4 | $117K |
| 7 | 47468 | Unionville | 55 | C | 0 | $283K |
| 8 | 47426 | Clear Creek | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 47439 | Koleen | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 47445 | Midland | 53 | D | 0 | $111K |
| 11 | 47465 | Switz City | 53 | D | 0 | $109K |
| 12 | 47845 | Coalmont | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greene County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.2% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Greene County, Indiana
Overview
Greene County in Indiana covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
4 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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.