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Morgan County, Indiana

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems across Morgan County's 8 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall — pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.

How Morgan County Compares

Morgan County64/100
Indiana avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Morgan County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
19
Water Systems

Morgan County scores 4 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 46113 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47456 (53/100)
$202K
Median Home Value
$1,338
Avg Remediation (66% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Morgan 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: 14.3 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 13.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,046, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.375% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk

59.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
59.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
25%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,046

Flood $625/yr
Energy Code Gap $259/yr
Water / Lead $163/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

32,815 housing units in Morgan County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 23%

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 Morgan County

$202K
Median Home Value
$1,338
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Morgan County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Brooklyn Water Works 1,600 25
2 Magnolia Place South 70 15
3 Magnolia Place East 54 15
4 Magnolia Place West 51 15
5 Morgan County Rural Water Company 8,800 12

19 total water systems serve Morgan County.

All ZIP Codes in Morgan County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 46113 Camby 81 B 2 $226K
2 46158 Mooresville 74 B 5 $242K
3 46151 Martinsville 68 C 5 $219K
4 46166 Paragon 68 C 2 $149K
5 46111 Brooklyn 65 C 15 $116K
6 46157 Monrovia 53 D 0 $202K
7 46183 West Newton 53 D 0
8 47456 Quincy 53 D 0 $184K

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Overview

Morgan County in Indiana covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).

5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Morgan County?
Morgan 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 Morgan County?
Morgan County is served by 19 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Morgan County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Morgan County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,046 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Morgan County?
The median home build year in Morgan County is 1976. 59.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Morgan County compare to Indiana?
Morgan County has an average water safety score of 64/100, which is above the Indiana state average of 60/100.

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