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Vanderburgh County, Indiana

37 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Vanderburgh County shows 37 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Vanderburgh County Compares

Vanderburgh County80/100
Indiana avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Vanderburgh County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
37
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Vanderburgh County scores 20 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
37
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47701 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47638 (53/100)
$183K
Median Home Value
$876
Avg Remediation (48% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Vanderburgh County, Indiana

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 12.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $578, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.275% avg pipe failure probability, 8% of ZIPs at high risk

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

28%
Pipe Failure Probability
8%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $578

Flood $454/yr
Energy Code Gap $80/yr
Water / Lead $43/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Vanderburgh County

$183K
Median Home Value
$876
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Vanderburgh County

37 ZIP codes tracked in Vanderburgh County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47701 Evansville 83 B 1
2 47702 Evansville 83 B 1
3 47703 Evansville 83 B 1
4 47704 Evansville 83 B 1
5 47705 Evansville 83 B 1
6 47706 Evansville 83 B 1
7 47708 Evansville 83 B 1 $241K
8 47716 Evansville 83 B 1
9 47719 Evansville 83 B 1
10 47721 Evansville 83 B 1
11 47722 Evansville 83 B 1
12 47724 Evansville 83 B 1
13 47727 Evansville 83 B 1
14 47728 Evansville 83 B 1
15 47730 Evansville 83 B 1
16 47731 Evansville 83 B 1
17 47732 Evansville 83 B 1
18 47733 Evansville 83 B 1
19 47734 Evansville 83 B 1
20 47735 Evansville 83 B 1
21 47736 Evansville 83 B 1
22 47737 Evansville 83 B 1
23 47739 Evansville 83 B 1
24 47740 Evansville 83 B 1
25 47741 Evansville 83 B 1
26 47747 Evansville 83 B 1
27 47750 Evansville 83 B 1
28 47710 Evansville 78 B 1 $132K
29 47713 Evansville 78 B 1 $85K
30 47720 Evansville 78 B 1 $207K
31 47725 Evansville 78 B 1 $271K
32 47711 Evansville 73 B 1 $156K
33 47714 Evansville 73 B 1 $125K
34 47715 Evansville 73 B 1 $192K
35 47712 Evansville 68 C 1 $174K
36 47618 Inglefield 53 D 0
37 47638 Wadesville 53 D 0 $263K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Vanderburgh County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Vanderburgh County in Indiana covers 37 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

35 of 37 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 37 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 37 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Vanderburgh County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Vanderburgh County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $578 per homeowner.
How does Vanderburgh County compare to Indiana?
Vanderburgh County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Indiana state average of 60/100.

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