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Parke 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
$115K
Median Home Value
$1,322
Avg Remediation (115% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Parke 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: 16.5 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 15.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $838, driven primarily by flood

57.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2023
10 (10 health)
2024
9 (9 health)
2025
8 (8 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 30 total (30 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 12.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
57.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
75%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $838

Flood $360/yr
Water Infrastructure $288/yr
Energy Code Gap $236/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,500 housing units in Parke County

Pre-1940 28%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 21%

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 Parke County

$115K
Median Home Value
$1,322
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 12.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Parke County

4 community water systems serving Parke County.

Systems with the most violations in Parke County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Parke County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Parke County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47830 Bellmore
2 47832 Bloomingdale $168K
3 47836 Bridgeton
4 47837 Carbon $137K
5 47859 Marshall $108K
6 47860 Mecca $56K
7 47862 Montezuma 35 (22 health) $89K
8 47872 Rockville 21 (18 health) $150K
9 47989 Waveland $115K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Parke County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Parke 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.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 23 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 Parke County?
Parke County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Parke County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Parke County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $838 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Parke County?
The median home build year in Parke County is 1975. 57.6% 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). Parke County, Indiana Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/parke/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Parke County, Indiana Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/parke/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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