Ohio County, Indiana
1 ZIP code · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Ohio County — spanning 1 ZIP code — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.
How Ohio County Compares
How Ohio County Compares
Ohio County scores 13 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,020, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability
57% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Ohio County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,020
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,394 housing units in Ohio County
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 Ohio County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ohio 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 Ohio County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Ohio County
1 ZIP code tracked in Ohio County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47040 | Rising Sun | 73 | B | 0 | $181K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ohio County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Ohio County in Indiana covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Ohio County.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.