Howard County, Indiana
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Howard County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
If your home is in Howard County, the C grade is a cue to open your ZIP code's report, one of 9 here, and see which factors weigh on the score.
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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $874, largest modeled factor: Flood
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $874
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
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 mapped to Howard County ZIP codes
4 community water systems mapped to Howard County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the 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
The mix of guides changes from county to 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.
← Back to Indiana Home Safety Profile
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.