Howard County, Indiana
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Howard County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Unlike top-rated counties, Howard County's 9 ZIP codes carry a fair number of documented violations - chlorine compliance and disinfection byproduct limits are the categories most often cited in recent data.
How Howard County Compares
How Howard County Compares
Howard County scores 3 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 6 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: Howard County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 14.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,080, driven primarily by flood
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Howard County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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: $1,080
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Howard County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Howard 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 Howard County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Howard County
4 community water systems serving Howard County.
- C
- C
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Howard County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Howard County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46901 | Kokomo | 67 | C | 0 | $132K |
| 2 | 46902 | Kokomo | 67 | C | 0 | $154K |
| 3 | 46903 | Kokomo | — | — | — | |
| 4 | 46904 | Kokomo | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 46936 | Greentown | — | — | 0 | $207K |
| 6 | 46937 | Hemlock | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 46965 | Oakford | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 46979 | Russiaville | — | — | 0 | $205K |
| 9 | 46995 | West Middleton | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Howard County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- 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 Howard County, Indiana
Overview
Howard County in Indiana covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 2 scored records.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
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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.