Whitley County, Indiana
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 3 ZIP codes, Whitley County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Whitley County Compares
How Whitley County Compares
Whitley 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 11%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,320, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.433% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
63.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,320
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,395 housing units in Whitley 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 Whitley County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Whitley 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 Whitley County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Whitley County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Churubusco Water Department | 1,803 | 14 |
| 2 | Huntertown Water Works | 14,058 | 8 |
| 3 | Avilla Water Department | 2,700 | 8 |
| 4 | Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park | 300 | 8 |
| 5 | Magnolia Place South | 70 | 8 |
9 total water systems serve Whitley County.
All ZIP Codes in Whitley County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Whitley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46723 | Churubusco | 69 | C | 8 (1 health) | $199K |
| 2 | 46787 | South Whitley | 66 | C | 5 | $159K |
| 3 | 46725 | Columbia City | 38 | F | 6 | $217K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Whitley 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 — 63.3% 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
Overview
Whitley County in Indiana covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.