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Warrick County, Indiana

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems in Warrick County serve 10 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Warrick County Compares

Warrick County71/100
Indiana avg60/100
National avg68/100

How Warrick County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Warrick County scores 11 points above the Indiana state average (60/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 47629 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 47654 (53/100)
$175K
Median Home Value
$1,390
Avg Remediation (79% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Warrick 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: 13.3 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $671, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk

62% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
7 (7 health)
2023
2 (2 health)
2024
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 7 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

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
62%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
43%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $671

Flood $360/yr
Energy Code Gap $171/yr
Water / Lead $140/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

26,002 housing units in Warrick County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 28%

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 Warrick County

$175K
Median Home Value
$1,390
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.7% (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 5 systems in Warrick County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Elberfeld Water Department 2,122 15
2 Chandler Water Works Department 20,120 9
3 Tennyson Water Utility 4,158 9
4 Lynnville Water Works 1,200 8
5 City of Boonville 10,260 7

10 total water systems serve Warrick County.

All ZIP Codes in Warrick County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Warrick County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 47629 Newburgh 83 B 0
2 47637 Tennyson 81 B 2 $165K
3 47610 Chandler 78 B 0 $162K
4 47619 Lynnville 78 B 6 (4 health) $157K
5 47630 Newburgh 78 B 0 $255K
6 47601 Boonville 77 B 7 $185K
7 47613 Elberfeld 74 B 2 (1 health) $218K
8 47617 Hatfield 53 D 0
9 47647 Buckskin 53 D 0
10 47654 Mackey 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Warrick County

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Overview

Warrick County in Indiana covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

4 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Warrick County?
Warrick County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Warrick County?
Warrick County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Warrick County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Warrick County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $671 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Warrick County?
The median home build year in Warrick County is 1974. 62% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Warrick County compare to Indiana?
Warrick County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is above the Indiana state average of 60/100.

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