Tippecanoe County, Indiana
18 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Tippecanoe County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Tippecanoe County: 18 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Tippecanoe County Compares
How Tippecanoe County Compares
Tippecanoe County scores 1 points below the Indiana state average (64/100) and 10 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 10%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $903, largest modeled factor: Flood
46% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $903
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
81,488 housing units in Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County
Modeled remediation costs in Tippecanoe County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Tippecanoe County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Tippecanoe County ZIP codes
7 community water systems mapped to Tippecanoe County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Tippecanoe County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Tippecanoe County
18 ZIP codes tracked in Tippecanoe County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47907 | West Lafayette | 67 | C | 0 | — |
| 2 | 47901 | Lafayette | 65 | C | 4 | $257K |
| 3 | 47904 | Lafayette | 65 | C | 4 | $119K |
| 4 | 47909 | Lafayette | 63 | C | 8 | $204K |
| 5 | 47906 | West Lafayette | 62 | C | 5 (2 health) | $281K |
| 6 | 47905 | Lafayette | 53 | D | 22 (4 health) | $216K |
| 7 | 46923 | Delphi | — | — | 27 | $158K |
| 8 | 47902 | Lafayette | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 47903 | Lafayette | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 47920 | Battle Ground | — | — | 5 (2 health) | $263K |
| 11 | 47924 | Buck Creek | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 47930 | Clarks Hill | — | — | $189K | |
| 13 | 47941 | Dayton | — | — | $169K | |
| 14 | 47962 | Montmorenci | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 47981 | Romney | — | — | $173K | |
| 16 | 47983 | Stockwell | — | — | $100K | |
| 17 | 47992 | Westpoint | — | — | $204K | |
| 18 | 47996 | West Lafayette | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tippecanoe County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Overview
Tippecanoe County in Indiana covers 18 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100) across 6 scored records.
7 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations 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.