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ZIP 46204 vs ZIP 47906
Indianapolis, IN compared to West Lafayette (IN), IN on twelve public-records dimensions. Data landing this week as ingestion rolls out.
Last verified 2026-04-24 · methodology
Side by side
| Dimension | ZIP 46204 | ZIP 47906 |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality EPA SDWIS | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Flood zone FEMA NFHL | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Wildfire risk USDA Forest Service | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Air quality EPA AirNow | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Crime FBI UCR | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Schools NCES Common Core | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Radon EPA Radon Zones | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Lead pipes EPA LCRR / RTI | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Property tax County assessor | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Deed activity County recorder | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Zoning Municipal planning | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Sex offender registry NSOPW (deep-link) | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
Dimensions populate live as ingestion reaches each source. Every row will link to the primary regulator.
Indiana context
Radon, lead pipes (older Rust Belt cities)
Indiana has Zone 1 radon coverage across most counties. Lead-service-line inventories under LCRR are heaviest in Gary, South Bend, Hammond, Indianapolis. Tornado exposure peaks April-June.
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