Scott County, Indiana
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 2 ZIP codes, Scott County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Scott County Compares
How Scott County Compares
Scott County scores 8 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 14.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $820, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.385% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
62.5% 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: $820
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,176 housing units in Scott 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 Scott County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Scott 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 Scott County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Scott County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stucker Fork Water Utility | 19,120 | 12 |
| 2 | Scottsburg Water Department | 7,369 | 12 |
| 3 | Crothersville Utilities | 1,875 | 5 |
All ZIP Codes in Scott County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Scott County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47102 | Austin | 68 | C | 5 | $121K |
| 2 | 47170 | Scottsburg | 67 | C | 7 | $149K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Scott County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Scott County in Indiana covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
2 of 2 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.