Parke County, Indiana
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent monitoring cycles, Parke County's 10 ZIP codes show a split record — several have documented water safety violations.
How Parke County Compares
How Parke County Compares
Parke County scores 9 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 12.1%, diabetes 15.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $544, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.434% avg pipe failure probability, 71% of ZIPs at high risk
65.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Parke County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 35 total (35 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
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: $544
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,456 housing units in Parke 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 Parke County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Parke County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LYFORD WATER WORKS | 1,000 | 18 |
| 2 | Indiana American Water - Mecca | 905 | 18 |
| 3 | Montezuma Municipal Utility | 1,022 | 18 |
| 4 | Bloomingdale Water Works | 562 | 8 |
| 5 | Carbon Water Corporation | 1,088 | 2 |
8 total water systems serve Parke County.
All ZIP Codes in Parke County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Parke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47860 | Mecca | 83 | B | 0 | $56K |
| 2 | 47872 | Rockville | 83 | B | 0 | $150K |
| 3 | 47989 | Waveland | 83 | B | 0 | $115K |
| 4 | 47832 | Bloomingdale | 77 | B | 8 (2 health) | $168K |
| 5 | 47859 | Marshall | 76 | B | 0 | $108K |
| 6 | 47837 | Carbon | 73 | B | 2 | $137K |
| 7 | 47851 | Fontanet | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 47830 | Bellmore | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 47988 | Wallace | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 47862 | Montezuma | 50 | D | 18 (15 health) | $89K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Parke County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Parke County, Indiana
Overview
Parke County in Indiana covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
3 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 17 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.