COUNTY REPORT IL

Bureau County, Illinois

24 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 24 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 24 tracked ZIP records scored
24
ZIP Codes
$105K
Median Home Value
$2,253
Avg Remediation (216% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,733, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

88.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1948
Median Build Year
88.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
56/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,733

Energy Code Gap $585/yr
Flood $440/yr
Water / Lead $415/yr

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

Pre-1940 34%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 12%
2000+ 8%

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

$105K
Median Home Value
$2,253
Est. Remediation Cost
2.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Bureau County

5 community water systems serving Bureau County.

Systems with the most violations in Bureau County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

  • De Pue
    Serves ~1,838 people 3 violations
  • Dalzell
    Serves ~663 people 3 violations
  • Princeton
    Serves ~7,832 people 1 violation

All ZIP Codes in Bureau County

24 ZIP codes tracked in Bureau County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 61312 Arlington 3 (1 health) $124K
2 61314 Buda $77K
3 61315 Bureau $54K
4 61317 Cherry $97K
5 61320 Dalzell 0 $159K
6 61322 Depue 3 $64K
7 61323 Dover $109K
8 61328 Kasbeer
9 61329 Ladd 3 (1 health) $124K
10 61330 La Moille $150K
11 61337 Malden $100K
12 61338 Manlius $90K
13 61344 Mineral $70K
14 61345 Neponset $99K
15 61346 New Bedford $74K
16 61349 Ohio 1 $117K
17 61356 Princeton 4 $147K
18 61359 Seatonville $96K
19 61361 Sheffield $147K
20 61362 Spring Valley 6 (1 health) $136K
21 61368 Tiskilwa $119K
22 61374 Van Orin
23 61376 Walnut $124K
24 61379 Wyanet $99K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Bureau County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

Bureau County in Illinois covers 24 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 7 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

How many water systems serve Bureau County?
Bureau County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 24 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bureau County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bureau County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,733 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bureau County?
The median home build year in Bureau County is 1948. 88.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Bureau County, Illinois Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/bureau/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-illinois-bureau,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bureau County, Illinois Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/bureau/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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