COUNTY REPORT IL

Adams County, Illinois

17 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Adams County: C.

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

Adams County earns a C, tracked across 17 ZIP codes.

How Adams County Compares

Adams County65/100
Illinois avg68/100
National avg73/100

How Adams County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Adams County scores 3 points below the Illinois state average (68/100) and 8 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

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 62320 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 62305 (64/100)
$134K
Median Home Value
$433
Avg Remediation (0.32% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Adams County, Illinois

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,036, largest modeled factor: Flood

70% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.8% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1964
Median Build Year
70%
Pre-1980 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
76%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,036

Flood $1,050/yr
Energy Code Gap $523/yr
Water / Lead $170/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

30,179 housing units in Adams County

Pre-1940 24%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 13%

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 Adams County

$134K
Median Home Value
$433
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Adams County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Adams County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Adams County ZIP codes

3 community water systems mapped to Adams County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Adams County

3 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Adams County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Adams County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 62320 Camp Point 66 C 1 (1 health) $169K
2 62338 Fowler 65 C 1 $173K
3 62360 Payson 65 C 1 $126K
4 62301 Quincy 64 C 2 $124K
5 62305 Quincy 64 C 2 $204K
6 62306 Quincy — — —
7 62324 Clayton — — $101K
8 62325 Coatsburg — — $134K
9 62339 Golden — — $129K
10 62346 La Prairie — — $138K
11 62347 Liberty — — $199K
12 62348 Lima — — $113K
13 62349 Loraine — — $97K
14 62351 Mendon — — $151K
15 62359 Paloma — — —
16 62365 Plainville — — $123K
17 62376 Ursa — — $157K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Adams County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

Adams County in Illinois covers 17 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 5 scored records.

5 of 5 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 Adams County?
Adams 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 Adams County?
We map 3 public water systems to 17 ZIP codes in our data for Adams County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Adams County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Adams County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,036 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Adams County?
The median home build year in Adams County is 1964. 70% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Adams County compare to Illinois?
Adams County has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Illinois state average of 68/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Adams County, IL: HSS 65/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/adams/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-illinois-adams,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Adams County, IL: HSS 65/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/adams/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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