Shelby County, Indiana
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Shelby County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Within Shelby County, safety data across 10 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system - violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Shelby County Compares
How Shelby County Compares
Shelby County scores 3 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 6 points below 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: Shelby County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.1 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 13.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,504, driven primarily by flood
69.8% 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
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: $1,504
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,554 housing units in Shelby 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 Shelby County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Shelby 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 Shelby County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Shelby County
4 community water systems serving Shelby County.
- C
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Shelby County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- C
All ZIP Codes in Shelby County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Shelby County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46110 | Boggstown | 67 | C | 0 | $217K |
| 2 | 46176 | Shelbyville | 66 | C | 1 | $172K |
| 3 | 46126 | Fairland | — | — | 0 | $233K |
| 4 | 46130 | Fountaintown | — | — | 1 | $285K |
| 5 | 46144 | Gwynneville | — | — | $137K | |
| 6 | 46150 | Manilla | — | — | $201K | |
| 7 | 46161 | Morristown | — | — | 1 | $207K |
| 8 | 46162 | Needham | — | — | 0 | $717K |
| 9 | 46182 | Waldron | — | — | 0 | $197K |
| 10 | 47234 | Flat Rock | — | — | $179K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Shelby County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.8% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Shelby County, Indiana
Overview
Shelby County in Indiana covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 2 scored records.
3 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.