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Hendricks County, Indiana

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Hendricks County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

A middle-tier grade covers Hendricks County's 12 ZIP codes; documented violations, where present, are worth reviewing system by system.

How Hendricks County Compares

Hendricks County66/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

How Hendricks County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Hendricks County scores 2 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 7 points below the national average (73/100).

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

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 46118 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 46168 (65/100)
$260K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (0.19% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hendricks 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: 12.4 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11.1%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $653, largest modeled factor: Flood

32% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1989
Median Build Year
32%
Pre-1980 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
33%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $653

Flood $550/yr
Energy Code Gap $203/yr
Water / Lead $111/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

72,105 housing units in Hendricks County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 40%

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 Hendricks County

$260K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Hendricks 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 Hendricks County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Hendricks County ZIP codes

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

Show all 8 water systems

10 water systems mapped to Hendricks County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Hendricks County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Hendricks County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Hendricks County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 46118 Clayton 67 C 0 $248K
2 46167 Pittsboro 67 C 0 $293K
3 46234 Indianapolis 67 C 0 $226K
4 46112 Brownsburg 66 C 1 $296K
5 46122 Danville 66 C 3 $277K
6 46123 Avon 66 C 2 $293K
7 46168 Plainfield 65 C 8 $271K
8 46103 Amo — — $149K
9 46121 Coatesville — — 1 $242K
10 46149 Lizton — — $242K
11 46165 North Salem — — $302K
12 46180 Stilesville — — 0 $174K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hendricks County

Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.

Overview

Hendricks County in Indiana covers 12 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 7 scored records.

5 of 9 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

Is water safe in Hendricks County?
Hendricks County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Hendricks County?
We map 10 public water systems to 12 ZIP codes in our data for Hendricks County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hendricks County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Hendricks County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $653 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Hendricks County?
The median home build year in Hendricks County is 1989. 32% 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 Hendricks County compare to Indiana?
Hendricks County has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 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). Hendricks County, IN: HSS 66/100; 11 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/hendricks/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-indiana-hendricks,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hendricks County, IN: HSS 66/100; 11 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/hendricks/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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