Vigo County, Indiana
21 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Vigo County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
In recent monitoring cycles, Vigo County's 21 ZIP codes show a split record - several have documented water safety violations.
How Vigo County Compares
How Vigo County Compares
Vigo County scores 3 points below the Indiana state average (64/100) and 12 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Vigo County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $920, driven primarily by flood
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Vigo County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 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
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: $920
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 Vigo County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Vigo 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 Vigo County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Vigo County
8 community water systems serving Vigo County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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9 total water systems serve Vigo County.
Systems with the most violations in Vigo County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Vigo County
21 ZIP codes tracked in Vigo County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47804 | Terre Haute | 67 | C | 0 | $88K |
| 2 | 47807 | Terre Haute | 67 | C | 0 | $58K |
| 3 | 47809 | Terre Haute | 67 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 47885 | West Terre Haute | 59 | C | 15 | $155K |
| 5 | 47803 | Terre Haute | 57 | C | 28 | $147K |
| 6 | 47805 | Terre Haute | 57 | C | 28 | $152K |
| 7 | 47802 | Terre Haute | 56 | C | 12 (1 health) | $166K |
| 8 | 47801 | Terre Haute | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 47808 | Terre Haute | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 47811 | Terre Haute | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 47812 | Terre Haute | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 47850 | Farmersburg | — | — | 1 | $97K |
| 13 | 47851 | Fontanet | — | — | — | |
| 14 | 47863 | New Goshen | — | — | — | |
| 15 | 47866 | Pimento | — | — | 0 | $178K |
| 16 | 47869 | Prairie Creek | — | — | — | |
| 17 | 47870 | Prairieton | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 47871 | Riley | — | — | $93K | |
| 19 | 47876 | Saint Mary Of The Woods | — | — | — | |
| 20 | 47878 | Seelyville | — | — | — | |
| 21 | 47880 | Shepardsville | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Vigo County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this 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 Vigo County, Indiana
Overview
Vigo County in Indiana covers 21 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100) across 7 scored records.
5 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.