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LaPorte County, Indiana

14 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 14 tracked ZIP records scored

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

Unavailable
0 of 14 tracked ZIP records scored
14
ZIP Codes
$185K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (0.27% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: LaPorte County, Indiana

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 11%, diabetes 15%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,018, largest modeled factor: Flood

66% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
66%
Pre-1980 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
71%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,018

Flood $657/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $263/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

52,963 housing units in LaPorte County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 14%

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 LaPorte County

$185K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in LaPorte County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 LaPorte County residents

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to LaPorte County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to LaPorte County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

10 water systems mapped to LaPorte County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in LaPorte County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in LaPorte County

14 ZIP codes tracked in LaPorte County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 46340 Hanna — — $171K
2 46345 Kingsbury — — $197K
3 46346 Kingsford Heights — — $103K
4 46348 La Crosse — — $157K
5 46350 La Porte — — 22 (3 health) $200K
6 46352 La Porte — — —
7 46360 Michigan City — — 14 (1 health) $156K
8 46361 Michigan City — — —
9 46365 Mill Creek — — $178K
10 46371 Rolling Prairie — — 3 (2 health) $246K
11 46382 Union Mills — — 10 $191K
12 46390 Wanatah — — $218K
13 46391 Westville — — 21 (1 health) $255K
14 46574 Walkerton — — 5 $167K

Recommended Buyer Guides for LaPorte County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

LaPorte County in Indiana covers 14 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve LaPorte County?
We map 10 public water systems to 14 ZIP codes in our data for LaPorte County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in LaPorte County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in LaPorte County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,018 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in LaPorte County?
The median home build year in LaPorte County is 1973. 66% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). LaPorte County, Indiana Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/laporte/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-indiana-laporte,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{LaPorte County, Indiana Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/laporte/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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