Hendricks County, Indiana
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hendricks County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Current EPA records place Hendricks County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 12 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Hendricks County Compares
How Hendricks County Compares
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 Last verified:
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $894, driven primarily by flood
51.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Hendricks County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 3 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
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: $894
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
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hendricks 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 Hendricks County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Hendricks County
8 community water systems serving Hendricks County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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10 total water systems serve Hendricks County.
Systems with the most violations in Hendricks County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hendricks County, Indiana
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.