COUNTY REPORT IL

Cumberland County, Illinois

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Cumberland County: 6 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Cumberland County Compares

Cumberland County68/100
Illinois avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Cumberland County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Cumberland County scores 7 points above the Illinois state average (61/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 62436 (80/100)
Lowest ZIP: 62435 (53/100)
$108K
Median Home Value
$1,067
Avg Remediation (98% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Cumberland 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: 13.9 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $688, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.402% avg pipe failure probability, 60% of ZIPs at high risk

63.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
63.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
40%
Pipe Failure Probability
60%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $688

Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Water / Lead $250/yr
Flood $33/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,556 housing units in Cumberland County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 17%

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 Cumberland County

$108K
Median Home Value
$1,067
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Cumberland County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Ej Water Cooperative 29,720 6
2 Neoga 1,636 4
3 Greenup 1,513 2
4 JEWETT 256 0
5 TOLEDO 1,278 0

All ZIP Codes in Cumberland County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Cumberland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 62436 Jewett 80 B 0 $108K
2 62468 Toledo 76 B 0 $108K
3 62447 Neoga 73 B 4 (2 health) $154K
4 62428 Greenup 71 B 2 $99K
5 62432 Hidalgo 53 D 0 $275K
6 62435 Janesville 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Cumberland 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

Cumberland County in Illinois covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).

2 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Cumberland County?
Cumberland County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cumberland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cumberland County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $688 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cumberland County?
The median home build year in Cumberland County is 1974. 63.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cumberland County compare to Illinois?
Cumberland County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is above the Illinois state average of 61/100.

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