Starke County, Indiana
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Starke County's 3 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Starke County Compares
How Starke County Compares
Starke County scores 17 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,370, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.44% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
73% 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: $1,370
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,441 housing units in Starke 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 Starke County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Starke 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 Starke 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 Starke County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Judson Water Company | 1,800 | 5 |
| 2 | South Coast Conservancy District | 2,013 | 5 |
| 3 | Lacrosse Water Department | 540 | 5 |
| 4 | Hamlet Water Works | 801 | 3 |
| 5 | Knox Water Works | 3,700 | 3 |
All ZIP Codes in Starke County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Starke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46366 | North Judson | 81 | B | 5 | $139K |
| 2 | 46532 | Hamlet | 80 | B | 3 | $122K |
| 3 | 46534 | Knox | 69 | C | 3 (1 health) | $160K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Starke County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73% 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
Overview
Starke County in Indiana covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
3 of 3 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.