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Coles County, Illinois

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 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 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$110K
Median Home Value
$3,210
Avg Remediation (293% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Coles County, Illinois

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

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 11.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,603, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

73.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Coles County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1965
Median Build Year
73.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
50/100
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: $1,603

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Flood $520/yr
Water / Lead $317/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

22,263 housing units in Coles County

Pre-1940 23%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 11%

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 Coles County

$110K
Median Home Value
$3,210
Est. Remediation Cost
2.9%
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 Coles County residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Coles County

4 community water systems serving Coles County.

Systems with the most violations in Coles County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Coles County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Coles County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 61912 Ashmore $110K
2 61920 Charleston 7 (1 health) $145K
3 61931 Humboldt $126K
4 61938 Mattoon 1 $109K
5 61943 Oakland $105K
6 62469 Trilla 28 (2 health) $99K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Coles County

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Overview

Coles County in Illinois covers 6 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.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations 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 Coles County?
Coles County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Coles County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Coles County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,603 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Coles County?
The median home build year in Coles County is 1965. 73.2% 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). Coles County, Illinois Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/coles/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Coles County, Illinois Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/coles/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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