Pike County, Indiana
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent assessments, Pike County's 3 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.
How Pike County Compares
How Pike County Compares
Pike County scores 17 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 14.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $570, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.423% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
70.7% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $570
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,860 housing units in Pike 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 Pike County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pike 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 Pike 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 Pike County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winslow Water Works | 1,010 | 10 |
| 2 | Pike-gibson Water, Inc. | 10,000 | 8 |
| 3 | Jasper Municipal Water Utility | 17,440 | 6 |
| 4 | Ireland Utilities, Inc. | 4,395 | 6 |
| 5 | Otwell Water Corporation | 2,100 | 6 |
7 total water systems serve Pike County.
All ZIP Codes in Pike County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Pike County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47567 | Petersburg | 82 | B | 2 | $131K |
| 2 | 47564 | Otwell | 77 | B | 6 | $148K |
| 3 | 47598 | Winslow | 73 | B | 8 | $100K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pike County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.7% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Pike County in Indiana covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.