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Vigo County, Indiana

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Vigo County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Composite scoring places Vigo County at a C (21 ZIP codes tracked).

How Vigo County Compares

Vigo County61/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

How Vigo County Compares

C
County Grade
61/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
61
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47804 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47802 (56/100)
$147K
Median Home Value
$533
Avg Remediation (0.36% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $697, largest modeled factor: Flood

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
94%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

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: $697

Flood $933/yr
Energy Code Gap $315/yr
Water / Lead $306/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 Vigo County

$147K
Median Home Value
$533
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Vigo 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 Vigo County residents

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Vigo County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Vigo County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

9 water systems mapped to Vigo County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Vigo County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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 — — —

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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Vigo County?
Vigo County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Vigo County?
We map 9 public water systems to 21 ZIP codes in our data for Vigo County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Vigo County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Vigo County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $697 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How does Vigo County compare to Indiana?
Vigo County has an average Home Safety Score of 61/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Indiana state average of 64/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Vigo County, IN: HSS 61/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/vigo/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-indiana-vigo,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Vigo County, IN: HSS 61/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/indiana/vigo/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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