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Keenes, 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)
$96K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Keenes Water: The Quick Version

  • Homes built before 1986: 52% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 15.18 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Keenes, Illinois, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 273 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 Keenes.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Keenes
  • 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 Keenes

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Keenes

10.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.8%
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 10.7% ↑
Diabetes 13.6% ↑
Mental Health 17.8% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

How Old Is Keenes's Housing Stock?

1984
Median Build Year
52%
Built Before 1986
13%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 52% 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

Keenes's housing stock is predominantly older, with a median build year of 1984 that reflects decades of construction before federal plumbing standards were tightened. The 1986 ban on lead solder and the pre-1970 era of lead service lines are both relevant benchmarks here - a significant share of the residential inventory predates one or both of those cutoffs, creating an elevated baseline for plumbing-related lead risk that aggregate water quality data may not fully reflect at the household level.

1984
Median Year Built
52%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
13%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (13%) 1970–1986 (39%) Post-1986 (48%)

Over half of homes in Keenes 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.

Keenes: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Within the Keenes market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity - the financial burden is proportionally low.

Median Home Value
$95,800
Est. Remediation
$400
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Remediation costs in Keenes are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 48% below the Illinois average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Keenes

52%
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.

Pulling a tap sample fills the gap that utility data cannot close, particularly here where 52% of housing dates from the pre-rule era and citywide monitoring sits at or above the regulatory mark in Keenes.

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 Keenes?
Estimated remediation costs in Keenes average $400 per household, ranging from $0 to $800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Keenes, IL Home Safety Data by ZIP. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/il/keenes/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Keenes, IL Home Safety Data by ZIP}},
  year   = {2026},
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Page version: August 2026.

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