Bond County, Illinois
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Bond County's 6 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Bond County Compares
How Bond County Compares
Bond County scores 6 points above the Illinois state average (61/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bond County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $825, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.44% avg pipe failure probability, 83% of ZIPs at high risk
64.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Bond County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $825
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,196 housing units in Bond County
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 Bond County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bond 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.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Bond County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Bond County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocahontas | 697 | 12 |
| 2 | St Jacob | 1,835 | 11 |
| 3 | Bond/madison Water Company | 6,645 | 11 |
| 4 | Ej Water Cooperative | 29,720 | 8 |
| 5 | Sorento | 429 | 8 |
10 total water systems serve Bond County.
All ZIP Codes in Bond County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Bond County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62273 | Pierron | 79 | B | 7 (2 health) | $105K |
| 2 | 62086 | Sorento | 78 | B | 8 (1 health) | $102K |
| 3 | 62275 | Pocahontas | 78 | B | 11 (1 health) | $175K |
| 4 | 62246 | Greenville | 60 | C | 1 | $149K |
| 5 | 62091 | Walshville | 53 | D | 0 | $152K |
| 6 | 62284 | Smithboro | 53 | D | 5 | $131K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bond County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bond County, Illinois
Overview
Bond County in Illinois covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
5 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.