Spencer County, Indiana
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Spencer County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Spencer County: A or B, 14 ZIP codes tracked.
How Spencer County Compares
How Spencer County Compares
Spencer 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Spencer County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 13.4%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $469, largest modeled factor: Flood
54% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $469
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,841 housing units in Spencer 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 Spencer County
Modeled remediation costs in Spencer County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Spencer County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Spencer County ZIP codes
6 community water systems mapped to Spencer County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Spencer County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Spencer County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Spencer County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47531 | Evanston | 83 | B | 2 | $258K |
| 2 | 47550 | Lamar | 83 | B | 2 | $190K |
| 3 | 47552 | Lincoln City | 83 | B | 2 | $177K |
| 4 | 47577 | Saint Meinrad | 83 | B | 2 | $210K |
| 5 | 47611 | Chrisney | 83 | B | 3 | $172K |
| 6 | 47523 | Dale | 79 | B | 7 | $122K |
| 7 | 47579 | Santa Claus | 79 | B | 7 | $249K |
| 8 | 47634 | Richland | 77 | B | 11 (1 health) | $141K |
| 9 | 47635 | Rockport | 77 | B | 11 (1 health) | $160K |
| 10 | 47536 | Fulda | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 47537 | Gentryville | — | — | $214K | |
| 12 | 47556 | Mariah Hill | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 47615 | Grandview | — | — | $168K | |
| 14 | 47617 | Hatfield | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Spencer County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1980
- 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 Spencer County, Indiana
Overview
Spencer County in Indiana covers 14 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 9 scored records.
9 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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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.