Jasper County, Indiana
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to state averages, Jasper County scores well — its 4 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.
How Jasper County Compares
How Jasper County Compares
Jasper County scores 11 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,175, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.42% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
57.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Jasper County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,175
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,257 housing units in Jasper 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 Jasper County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jasper 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 Jasper County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Jasper County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remington Water Works | 1,182 | 20 |
| 2 | Rensselaer Water Department | 6,200 | 7 |
| 3 | MONON WATER UTILITY | 1,700 | 7 |
| 4 | Lakeside Management | 63 | 7 |
| 5 | Hebron Water Department | 3,724 | 3 |
10 total water systems serve Jasper County.
All ZIP Codes in Jasper County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Jasper County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47978 | Rensselaer | 77 | B | 7 (1 health) | $181K |
| 2 | 46341 | Hebron | 75 | B | 3 | $249K |
| 3 | 47977 | Remington | 70 | B | 13 (3 health) | $163K |
| 4 | 46392 | Wheatfield | 63 | C | 0 | $228K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jasper 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 Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Jasper County in Indiana covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.