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
How Cumberland County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $688
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.2% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cumberland County, Illinois
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.