COUNTY REPORT IN

Greene County, Indiana

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

ZipCheckup grade for Greene County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

A high composite grade for Greene County is a summary of data, not a water test, so check the report for your own ZIP code among the 11 listed.

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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47424 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47441 (81/100)
$114K
Median Home Value
$300
Avg Remediation (0.26% 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%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $373, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap

55% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

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
55%
Pre-1980 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $373

Energy Code Gap $300/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water / Lead $120/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
$300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Greene County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 mapped to Greene County ZIP codes

5 community water systems mapped to Greene County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Greene County

3 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

Selection follows a fixed set of rules applied to local records: signals such as PFAS detections, lead action-level exceedances on record, a large share of pre-1978 housing, EPA Radon Zone 1, or a top flood or wildfire risk each add a related guide, and when none applies, general water testing and filtration guides are shown instead.

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 an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (11 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Greene County?
We map 5 public water systems to 11 ZIP codes in our data for Greene County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greene County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Greene County is energy code gap. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $373 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Greene County?
The median home build year in Greene County is 1974. 55% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have 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 at or 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
@misc{zipcheckup-county-indiana-greene,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Greene County, IN: HSS 82/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/greene/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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