Wabash County, Indiana
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Wabash County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Water safety in Wabash County is uneven - some of its 10 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How Wabash County Compares
How Wabash County Compares
Wabash County scores 3 points above the Indiana state average (64/100) and 6 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: Wabash County, Indiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,117, driven primarily by flood
71.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Wabash County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,117
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,340 housing units in Wabash 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 Wabash County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wabash 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 Wabash County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Wabash County
3 community water systems serving Wabash County.
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Wabash County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
All ZIP Codes in Wabash County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Wabash County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46974 | Roann | 67 | C | 0 | $183K |
| 2 | 46992 | Wabash | 67 | C | 0 | $142K |
| 3 | 46962 | North Manchester | 66 | C | 1 | $153K |
| 4 | 46940 | La Fontaine | — | — | 6 (1 health) | $119K |
| 5 | 46941 | Lagro | — | — | $163K | |
| 6 | 46943 | Laketon | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 46946 | Liberty Mills | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 46980 | Servia | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 46984 | Somerset | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 46990 | Urbana | — | — | $140K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wabash County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.6% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Wabash County, Indiana
Overview
Wabash County in Indiana covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100) across 3 scored records.
2 of 4 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.