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Lawrence County, Indiana

9 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 9 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 9 tracked ZIP records scored
9
ZIP Codes
$178K
Median Home Value
$1,844
Avg Remediation (104% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lawrence 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: 15.1 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 13.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $784, driven primarily by flood

57.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↓ Improving trend

EPA violation counts by year across Lawrence County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
13 (13 health)
2023
28 (28 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
8 (8 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 28 violations. Past 5 years: 53 total (53 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
57.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
44/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
50%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $784

Flood $500/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water Infrastructure $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

21,265 housing units in Lawrence County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 19%

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 Lawrence County

$178K
Median Home Value
$1,844
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County residents

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Lawrence County

8 community water systems serving Lawrence County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Lawrence County.

Systems with the most violations in Lawrence County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Lawrence County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47420 Avoca 20 (12 health)
2 47421 Bedford 56 (14 health) $165K
3 47436 Heltonville 3 $200K
4 47437 Huron
5 47446 Mitchell 12 (2 health) $141K
6 47451 Oolitic 22 (12 health) $131K
7 47462 Springville 23 (13 health) $191K
8 47467 Tunnelton
9 47470 Williams 3 $191K

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Overview

Lawrence County in Indiana covers 9 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.

7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 15 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 Lawrence County?
Lawrence County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lawrence County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lawrence County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $784 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lawrence County?
The median home build year in Lawrence County is 1984. 57.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lawrence County, Indiana Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/lawrence/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lawrence County, Indiana Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/lawrence/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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