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Perry County, Indiana

9 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Perry County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Water safety in Perry County is uneven - some of its 9 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.

How Perry County Compares

Perry County58/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

How Perry County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Perry County scores 6 points below the Indiana state average (64/100) and 15 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

C
County Grade
58
Avg Safety Score
9
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47520 (58/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47586 (58/100)
$164K
Median Home Value
$2,011
Avg Remediation (123% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Perry 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: 14.8 (asthma 11%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $876, driven primarily by flood

56.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
56.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
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: $876

Flood $429/yr
Energy Code Gap $220/yr
Water / Lead $172/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,324 housing units in Perry County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 16%

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 Perry County

$164K
Median Home Value
$2,011
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Perry County

4 community water systems serving Perry County.

Systems with the most violations in Perry County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Perry County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Perry County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47520 Cannelton 58 C 25 $141K
2 47586 Tell City 58 C 25 $138K
3 47514 Branchville $253K
4 47515 Bristow $198K
5 47525 Derby $195K
6 47551 Leopold $188K
7 47574 Rome
8 47576 Saint Croix $138K
9 47588 Troy 2 $113K

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Overview

Perry County in Indiana covers 9 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100) across 2 scored records.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Perry County?
Perry 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 Perry County?
Perry 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 Perry County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Perry County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $876 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Perry County?
The median home build year in Perry County is 1979. 56.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Perry County compare to Indiana?
Perry County has an average Home Safety Score of 58/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Indiana state average of 64/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Perry County, IN: HSS 58/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/perry/
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Page version: August 2026.

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