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Steuben County, Indiana

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$187K
Median Home Value
$2,283
Avg Remediation (122% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Steuben County, Indiana

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 13.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,487, driven primarily by flood

63.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Steuben County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.8% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1969
Median Build Year
63.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,487

Flood $520/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

19,094 housing units in Steuben County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 21%

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 Steuben County

$187K
Median Home Value
$2,283
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Steuben 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 Steuben County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Steuben County

4 community water systems serving Steuben County.

Systems with the most violations in Steuben County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Steuben County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Steuben County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 46703 Angola 1 $222K
2 46705 Ashley 2 $144K
3 46737 Fremont 3 $187K
4 46742 Hamilton 2 $253K
5 46776 Orland $188K
6 46779 Pleasant Lake 3 $184K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Steuben County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Steuben County in Indiana covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

5 of 5 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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Steuben County?
Steuben County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Steuben County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Steuben County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,487 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Steuben County?
The median home build year in Steuben County is 1969. 63.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Steuben County, Indiana Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/steuben/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-indiana-steuben,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Steuben County, Indiana Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/steuben/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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