Spencer County, Indiana
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Spencer County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Although county size varies, Spencer County's 14 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
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 Last verified:
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%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $544, driven primarily by flood
57.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Spencer County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $544
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Spencer 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 Spencer County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Spencer County
6 community water systems serving Spencer County.
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Spencer County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
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
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.3% of homes built before 1978
- 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.