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Greene County, Indiana

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Greene County: B.

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

For households in Greene County, the 11 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Greene County Compares

Greene County82/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

How Greene County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Greene County scores 18 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 9 points above 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
82
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47424 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47441 (81/100)
$114K
Median Home Value
$1,045
Avg Remediation (91% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 14.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $641, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

71.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
71.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
78%
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: $641

Energy Code Gap $300/yr
Water / Lead $244/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,493 housing units in Greene County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 15%

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

$114K
Median Home Value
$1,045
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Greene County

5 community water systems serving Greene County.

Systems with the most violations in Greene County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Greene County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Greene County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47424 Bloomfield 82 B 3 (1 health) $164K
2 47459 Solsberry 82 B 3 (1 health) $203K
3 47471 Worthington 82 B 5 $112K
4 47441 Linton 81 B 10 $117K
5 47439 Koleen
6 47443 Lyons $86K
7 47445 Midland $111K
8 47449 Newberry $191K
9 47453 Owensburg
10 47457 Scotland
11 47465 Switz City 5 $109K

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.

Overview

Greene County in Indiana covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100) across 4 scored records.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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 Greene County?
Greene County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Greene County?
Greene County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greene County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Greene County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $641 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greene County?
The median home build year in Greene County is 1974. 71.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Greene County compare to Indiana?
Greene County has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Indiana state average of 64/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Greene County, IN: HSS 82/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/greene/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Greene County, IN: HSS 82/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/greene/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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