Switzerland County, Indiana
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
While Switzerland County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 4 ZIP codes have logged violations.
How Switzerland County Compares
How Switzerland County Compares
Switzerland County scores 2 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 14.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $818, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability
40.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Switzerland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $818
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,558 housing units in Switzerland 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 Switzerland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Switzerland 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 Switzerland County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Switzerland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PATRIOT WATER DEPARTMENT | 11,937 | 4 |
| 2 | Aberdeen Pate Water Company, Inc. | 4,787 | 4 |
| 3 | VEVAY WATER DEPARTMENT | 1,883 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Switzerland County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Switzerland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47038 | Patriot | 76 | B | 4 | $122K |
| 2 | 47019 | East Enterprise | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 3 | 47020 | Florence | 55 | C | 0 | $118K |
| 4 | 47011 | Bennington | 53 | D | 0 | $213K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Switzerland County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Switzerland County in Indiana covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.