Posey County, Indiana
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Posey County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Across Posey County's 6 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance - violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Posey County Compares
How Posey County Compares
Posey County scores 17 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 8 points above 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: Posey County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,390, driven primarily by flood
72% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Posey County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).
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
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: $1,390
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,738 housing units in Posey 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 Posey County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Posey 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 Posey County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Posey County
3 community water systems serving Posey County.
- B
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Posey County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Posey County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Posey County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47620 | Mount Vernon | 82 | B | 5 | $216K |
| 2 | 47612 | Cynthiana | 80 | B | 7 (4 health) | $112K |
| 3 | 47616 | Griffin | — | — | 0 | $78K |
| 4 | 47631 | New Harmony | — | — | $184K | |
| 5 | 47633 | Poseyville | — | — | $136K | |
| 6 | 47638 | Wadesville | — | — | $263K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Posey County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 72% 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 Posey County, Indiana
Overview
Posey County in Indiana covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 2 scored records.
2 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
← Back to Indiana Home Safety Profile
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.