Ripley County, Indiana
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Ripley County's 10 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Ripley County Compares
How Ripley County Compares
Ripley County scores 10 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Ripley County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $453, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.386% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
61.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Ripley County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $453
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,735 housing units in Ripley 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 Ripley County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ripley 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 Ripley 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 Ripley County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Versailles Water Works | 1,784 | 16 |
| 2 | L-m-s Conservancy District | 5,375 | 14 |
| 3 | Hoosier Hills Regional Water District | 8,660 | 12 |
| 4 | Milan Water Works | 1,980 | 10 |
| 5 | BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY | 7,280 | 4 |
12 total water systems serve Ripley County.
All ZIP Codes in Ripley County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Ripley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47023 | Holton | 82 | B | 2 | $174K |
| 2 | 47042 | Versailles | 82 | B | 2 | $178K |
| 3 | 47037 | Osgood | 81 | B | 2 | $183K |
| 4 | 47031 | Milan | 79 | B | 10 (3 health) | $189K |
| 5 | 47034 | Napoleon | 78 | B | 0 | $123K |
| 6 | 47041 | Sunman | 72 | B | 4 | $280K |
| 7 | 47032 | Moores Hill | 63 | C | 0 | $223K |
| 8 | 47033 | Morris | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 47039 | Pierceville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 47263 | New Point | 53 | D | 0 | $123K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ripley County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ripley County, Indiana
Overview
Ripley County in Indiana covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
5 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.