COUNTY REPORT IL

Clark County, Illinois

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Clark County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Compared to state averages, Clark County scores well - its 7 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Clark County Compares

Clark County75/100
Illinois avg68/100
National avg73/100

How Clark County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Clark County scores 7 points above the Illinois state average (68/100) and 2 points above the national average (73/100).

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

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 62441 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 62420 (69/100)
$132K
Median Home Value
$1,071
Avg Remediation (81% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Clark 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,090, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

67.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
67.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
86%
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: $1,090

Energy Code Gap $476/yr
Flood $333/yr
Water / Lead $271/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,704 housing units in Clark County

Pre-1940 24%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 16%

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 Clark County

$132K
Median Home Value
$1,071
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clark 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 Clark County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Clark County

5 community water systems serving Clark County.

Systems with the most violations in Clark County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Clark County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Clark County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 62441 Marshall 81 B 3 $140K
2 62420 Casey 69 C 31 (1 health) $122K
3 62423 Dennison $148K
4 62442 Martinsville 5 (1 health) $85K
5 62474 Westfield $85K
6 62477 West Union $152K
7 62478 West York 24 $132K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Clark County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Clark County in Illinois covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 2 scored records.

4 of 4 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 Clark County?
Clark County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Clark County?
Clark County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Clark County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Clark County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,090 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Clark County?
The median home build year in Clark County is 1968. 67.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Clark County compare to Illinois?
Clark County has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Illinois state average of 68/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Clark County, IL: HSS 75/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/clark/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Clark County, IL: HSS 75/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/clark/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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