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
How Perry County Compares
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:
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.
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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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
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
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
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
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.
- C
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Perry County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Perry County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.4% 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 Perry County, Indiana
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.