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Hettick, IL Home Safety Data by ZIP

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$139K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Est. Remediation (0.7% of home value)

Key Facts for Hettick Residents

  • Homes built before 1986: 67% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.31 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hettick, Illinois, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 416 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Hettick.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Hettick
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Hettick

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Hettick Community Health Snapshot

10.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.6% ↑
Diabetes 12.8% ↑
Mental Health 17.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Hettick Infrastructure Age

1963
Median Build Year
67%
Built Before 1986
40%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 67% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

When a city's housing median build year is 1963, as in Hettick, the implication for water quality research is straightforward: municipal-level data captures what leaves the treatment plant, but household plumbing from before 1986 determines what actually arrives at the tap. In cities where older housing predominates, that gap between system-level and household-level data is widest.

1963
Median Year Built
67%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
40%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (40%) 1970–1986 (27%) Post-1986 (33%)

Over half of homes in Hettick were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Hettick

At current valuations, Hettick sits in the low remediation-share tier - the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.

Median Home Value
$138,600
Est. Remediation
$1,000
Remediation as % of home value 0.7%

Remediation costs in Hettick are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$2,300 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 25% below the Illinois average.

Hettick: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

67%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

When older housing represents 67% of the local inventory or aggregate readings approach the federal action level, an in-home check becomes the standard way to translate citywide averages into the specific reality of an individual Hettick address.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Hettick?
Estimated remediation costs in Hettick average $1,000 per household, ranging from $300 to $2,300. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hettick, IL Home Safety Data by ZIP. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/il/hettick/
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Page version: August 2026.

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