Spencer County, Indiana
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 11 ZIP codes, Spencer 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 Spencer County Compares
How Spencer County Compares
Spencer 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
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: $479, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.35% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk
55.1% 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: $479
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,872 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Spencer County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gentryville Water Utility | 1,625 | 9 |
| 2 | Finch Newton Water, Inc. | 2,672 | 7 |
| 3 | Chrisney Water Department | 823 | 7 |
| 4 | Dale Water Works | 1,637 | 5 |
| 5 | SANTA CLAUS WATER UTILITY | 3,683 | 5 |
8 total water systems serve Spencer County.
All ZIP Codes in Spencer County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Spencer County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47537 | Gentryville | 81 | B | 2 | $214K |
| 2 | 47579 | Santa Claus | 81 | B | 2 | $249K |
| 3 | 47523 | Dale | 80 | B | 3 | $122K |
| 4 | 47611 | Chrisney | 78 | B | 7 | $172K |
| 5 | 47615 | Grandview | 78 | B | 0 | $168K |
| 6 | 47635 | Rockport | 77 | B | 4 (1 health) | $160K |
| 7 | 47634 | Richland | 63 | C | 0 | $141K |
| 8 | 47536 | Fulda | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 47550 | Lamar | 53 | D | 0 | $190K |
| 10 | 47552 | Lincoln City | 53 | D | 0 | $177K |
| 11 | 47556 | Mariah Hill | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Spencer County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.1% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Spencer County, Indiana
Overview
Spencer County in Indiana covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
5 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.