Henry County, Indiana
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Henry County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
In recent monitoring cycles, Henry County's 15 ZIP codes show a split record - several have documented water safety violations.
How Henry County Compares
How Henry County Compares
Henry 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: Henry County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 13.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,095, driven primarily by water_lead
81.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,095
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
21,215 housing units in Henry 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 Henry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Henry 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 Henry County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Henry County
4 community water systems serving Henry County.
- C
- C
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Henry County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Henry County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Henry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47356 | Middletown | 67 | C | 0 | $172K |
| 2 | 47362 | New Castle | 65 | C | 6 | $132K |
| 3 | 47385 | Spiceland | 65 | C | 3 | $140K |
| 4 | 46148 | Knightstown | — | — | 3 | $181K |
| 5 | 47337 | Dunreith | — | — | $99K | |
| 6 | 47344 | Greensboro | — | — | $103K | |
| 7 | 47351 | Kennard | — | — | $104K | |
| 8 | 47352 | Lewisville | — | — | 0 | $159K |
| 9 | 47360 | Mooreland | — | — | $187K | |
| 10 | 47361 | Mount Summit | — | — | $131K | |
| 11 | 47366 | New Lisbon | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 47384 | Shirley | — | — | 3 | $124K |
| 13 | 47386 | Springport | — | — | $179K | |
| 14 | 47387 | Straughn | — | — | 0 | $119K |
| 15 | 47388 | Sulphur Springs | — | — | $135K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Henry 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 — 81.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Henry County, Indiana
Overview
Henry County in Indiana covers 15 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100) across 3 scored records.
4 of 7 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.