COUNTY REPORT PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

43 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Indiana County: C.

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

Within Indiana County, safety data across 43 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system - violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.

How Indiana County Compares

Indiana County57/100
Pennsylvania avg57/100
National avg73/100

How Indiana County Compares

C
County Grade
57/100
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Indiana County scores 0 points above the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 16 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:

C
County Grade
57
Avg Safety Score
43
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 15705 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 15748 (41/100)
$107K
Median Home Value
$1,882
Avg Remediation (176% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,567, driven primarily by flood

80.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2026)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2022
10 (10 health)
2023
5 (5 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
10 (10 health)
2026
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 31 total (31 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.

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
80.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
61/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,567

Flood $756/yr
Energy Code Gap $533/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

36,797 housing units in Indiana County

Pre-1940 23%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 11%

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 Indiana County

$107K
Median Home Value
$1,882
Est. Remediation Cost
1.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Indiana 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.

Water systems serving Indiana County

8 community water systems serving Indiana County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Indiana County.

Systems with the most violations in Indiana County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Indiana County

43 ZIP codes tracked in Indiana County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 15705 Indiana 67 C 0
2 15767 Punxsutawney 67 C 0 $126K
3 15713 Aultman 66 C 1
4 15732 Creekside 64 C 9 $163K
5 15756 Mc Intyre 64 C 9 $90K
6 15774 Shelocta 64 C 9 $161K
7 15725 Clarksburg 62 C 13 $160K
8 15701 Indiana 54 D 49 $175K
9 15716 Black Lick 46 D 13 $56K
10 15720 Brush Valley 46 D 13 $114K
11 15920 Armagh 46 D 13 $185K
12 15748 Homer City 41 D 28 $147K
13 15710 Alverda $87K
14 15712 Arcadia
15 15723 Chambersville
16 15727 Clune 9 $70K
17 15728 Clymer 33 $112K
18 15729 Commodore
19 15731 Coral $72K
20 15734 Dixonville
21 15739 Ernest $81K
22 15741 Gipsy
23 15745 Heilwood $52K
24 15746 Hillsdale $83K
25 15747 Home 29 $191K
26 15750 Josephine $114K
27 15752 Kent $70K
28 15754 Lucernemines 1 $80K
29 15758 Marchand
30 15759 Marion Center 29 $165K
31 15761 Mentcle $50K
32 15763 Northpoint $83K
33 15765 Penn Run 29 $186K
34 15771 Rochester Mills $152K
35 15772 Rossiter 0 $119K
36 15777 Starford $84K
37 15783 West Lebanon $86K
38 15929 Dilltown
39 15949 Robinson 13 $75K
40 15957 Strongstown 6 (1 health) $102K
41 16211 Beyer $121K
42 16246 Plumville $89K
43 16256 Smicksburg 20 $152K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Indiana County

Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance - guides surface only when county data warrants them.

Overview

Indiana County in Pennsylvania covers 43 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100) across 12 scored records.

19 of 22 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 Indiana County?
Indiana 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 Indiana County?
Indiana County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 43 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Indiana County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Indiana County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,567 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Indiana County?
The median home build year in Indiana County is 1967. 80.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Indiana County compare to Pennsylvania?
Indiana County has an average Home Safety Score of 57/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 57/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Indiana County, PA: HSS 57/100; Lead Above EPA Limits. https://zipcheckup.com/county/pennsylvania/indiana/
BibTeX
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Page version: August 2026.

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