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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

Pike County77/100
Indiana avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Pike County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47567 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47598 (73/100)
$131K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (107% of home value)

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

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
70.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $570

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $233/yr
Flood $67/yr

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

Pre-1940 23%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 20%
2000+ 17%

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

$131K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Pike County?
Pike County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Pike County?
Pike County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pike County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pike County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $570 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pike County?
The median home build year in Pike County is 1978. 70.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pike County compare to Indiana?
Pike County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Indiana state average of 60/100.

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