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Madison County, Indiana

17 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Madison County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Composite scoring places Madison County at a C (17 ZIP codes tracked).

How Madison County Compares

Madison County58/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

How Madison County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Madison County scores 6 points below the Indiana state average (64/100) and 15 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

C
County Grade
58
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 46048 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 46011 (45/100)
$140K
Median Home Value
$450
Avg Remediation (0.32% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Madison County, Indiana

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 14%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $883, largest modeled factor: Flood

73% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
73%
Pre-1980 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
71%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $883

Flood $745/yr
Energy Code Gap $283/yr
Water / Lead $259/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

59,130 housing units in Madison County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 22%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 11%

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 Madison County

$140K
Median Home Value
$450
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Madison 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 Madison County residents

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Madison County ZIP codes

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

Show all 8 water systems

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

Systems with the most violations in Madison County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Madison County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Madison County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 46048 Ingalls 67 C 0 $142K
2 46036 Elwood 65 C 2 (2 health) $109K
3 46051 Lapel 65 C 5 (1 health) $191K
4 46001 Alexandria 63 C 6 (2 health) $137K
5 46064 Pendleton 62 C 9 (2 health) $257K
6 46016 Anderson 48 D 4 (1 health) $66K
7 46013 Anderson 46 D 8 (2 health) $120K
8 46011 Anderson 45 D 10 (2 health) $168K
9 46012 Anderson — — 4 (1 health) $149K
10 46014 Anderson — — —
11 46015 Anderson — — —
12 46017 Anderson — — 5 (1 health) $139K
13 46018 Anderson — — —
14 46044 Frankton — — 5 (2 health) $159K
15 46056 Markleville — — $192K
16 46063 Orestes — — $86K
17 46070 Summitville — — $110K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Madison County

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

Overview

Madison County in Indiana covers 17 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100) across 8 scored records.

10 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 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

Is water safe in Madison County?
Madison County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Madison County?
We map 10 public water systems to 17 ZIP codes in our data for Madison County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Madison County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Madison County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $883 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Madison County?
The median home build year in Madison County is 1963. 73% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Madison County compare to Indiana?
Madison County has an average Home Safety Score of 58/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Indiana state average of 64/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Madison County, IN: HSS 58/100; 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/madison/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Madison County, IN: HSS 58/100; 5 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/madison/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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