COUNTY REPORT IN

Warren County, Indiana

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Tracking 3 ZIP codes in Warren County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.

How Warren County Compares

Warren County58/100
Indiana avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Warren County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Warren County scores 2 points below the Indiana state average (60/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
58
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47993 (68/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47982 (40/100)
$125K
Median Home Value
$1,900
Avg Remediation (152% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 14.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $877, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.433% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk

75.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Warren County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2023
1 (1 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1966
Median Build Year
75.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
67%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $877

Energy Code Gap $360/yr
Water / Lead $317/yr
Sea Level Rise $133/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

2,269 housing units in Warren County

Pre-1940 28%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 12%

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 Warren County

$125K
Median Home Value
$1,900
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 3 systems in Warren County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Williamsport Water Utility 1,800 16
2 Pence Water Works 37 16
3 WEST LEBANON WATER WORKS 723 1

All ZIP Codes in Warren County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Warren County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47993 Williamsport 68 C 16 (2 health) $125K
2 47991 West Lebanon 66 C 1 $128K
3 47982 State Line 40 D 0 $78K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Warren County

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Overview

Warren County in Indiana covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).

2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Warren County?
Warren 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 Warren County?
Warren County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Warren County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Warren County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $877 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Warren County?
The median home build year in Warren County is 1966. 75.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Warren County compare to Indiana?
Warren County has an average water safety score of 58/100, which is below the Indiana state average of 60/100.

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