Bureau County, Illinois
24 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
While Bureau County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 24 ZIP codes have logged violations.
How Bureau County Compares
How Bureau County Compares
Bureau County scores 2 points below the Illinois state average (61/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bureau County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,400, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.515% avg pipe failure probability, 92% of ZIPs at high risk
88.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Bureau County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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: $1,400
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,553 housing units in Bureau 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 Bureau County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Bureau 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 Bureau County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | 200 | 9 |
| 2 | DE PUE | 1,838 | 8 |
| 3 | Neponset | 427 | 8 |
| 4 | Mineral | 206 | 7 |
| 5 | Spring Valley | 5,582 | 6 |
21 total water systems serve Bureau County.
All ZIP Codes in Bureau County
24 ZIP codes tracked in Bureau County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61329 | Ladd | 70 | B | 0 | $124K |
| 2 | 61361 | Sheffield | 70 | B | 0 | $147K |
| 3 | 61362 | Spring Valley | 70 | B | 0 | $136K |
| 4 | 61312 | Arlington | 69 | C | 3 | $124K |
| 5 | 61376 | Walnut | 67 | C | 4 | $124K |
| 6 | 61344 | Mineral | 66 | C | 7 (1 health) | $70K |
| 7 | 61349 | Ohio | 66 | C | 0 | $117K |
| 8 | 61359 | Seatonville | 66 | C | 0 | $96K |
| 9 | 61337 | Malden | 65 | C | 2 (1 health) | $100K |
| 10 | 61314 | Buda | 64 | C | 2 | $77K |
| 11 | 61322 | Depue | 64 | C | 3 | $64K |
| 12 | 61320 | Dalzell | 61 | C | 3 (1 health) | $159K |
| 13 | 61323 | Dover | 61 | C | 4 (1 health) | $109K |
| 14 | 61338 | Manlius | 61 | C | 5 (1 health) | $90K |
| 15 | 61345 | Neponset | 61 | C | 8 (1 health) | $99K |
| 16 | 61368 | Tiskilwa | 61 | C | 1 (1 health) | $119K |
| 17 | 61374 | Van Orin | 61 | C | 5 (1 health) | — |
| 18 | 61379 | Wyanet | 57 | C | 2 (1 health) | $99K |
| 19 | 61317 | Cherry | 48 | D | 0 | $97K |
| 20 | 61330 | La Moille | 43 | D | 2 | $150K |
| 21 | 61315 | Bureau | 40 | D | 0 | $54K |
| 22 | 61328 | Kasbeer | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 23 | 61346 | New Bedford | 40 | D | 0 | $74K |
| 24 | 61356 | Princeton | 36 | F | 5 (1 health) | $147K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bureau County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 88.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bureau County, Illinois
Overview
Bureau County in Illinois covers 24 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
15 of 24 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 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.