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Newton County, Indiana

10 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 10 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 10 tracked ZIP records scored
10
ZIP Codes
$151K
Median Home Value
$1,360
Avg Remediation (90% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Newton 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: 15.6 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 14.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,483, driven primarily by flood

77% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1954
Median Build Year
77%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
60%
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: $1,483

Flood $467/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $370/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,791 housing units in Newton County

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 24%
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 Newton County

$151K
Median Home Value
$1,360
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Newton County

4 community water systems serving Newton County.

Systems with the most violations in Newton County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Newton County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Newton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 46310 Demotte 7 $214K
2 46349 Lake Village $198K
3 46372 Roselawn
4 46379 Sumava Resorts $156K
5 46381 Thayer $151K
6 47922 Brook 30 (3 health) $106K
7 47948 Goodland 25 (3 health) $99K
8 47951 Kentland 5 $102K
9 47963 Morocco $158K
10 47964 Mount Ayr $89K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Newton County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Newton County in Indiana covers 10 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.

4 of 4 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 Newton County?
Newton County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Newton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Newton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,483 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Newton County?
The median home build year in Newton County is 1954. 77% 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). Newton County, Indiana Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/newton/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-indiana-newton,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Newton County, Indiana Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/newton/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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