Edwards County, Illinois
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Edwards County's 7 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.
How Edwards County Compares
How Edwards County Compares
Edwards County scores 2 points above the Illinois state average (61/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Edwards County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $869, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.437% avg pipe failure probability, 71% of ZIPs at high risk
77.9% 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: $869
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,883 housing units in Edwards 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 Edwards County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Edwards 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 Edwards 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 Edwards County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Salem | 819 | 9 |
| 2 | Ej Water Cooperative | 29,720 | 9 |
| 3 | Bone Gap | 207 | 7 |
| 4 | Grayville | 1,613 | 4 |
| 5 | Albion | 2,839 | 1 |
6 total water systems serve Edwards County.
All ZIP Codes in Edwards County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Edwards County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62806 | Albion | 83 | B | 1 | $114K |
| 2 | 62844 | Grayville | 75 | B | 4 | $82K |
| 3 | 62476 | West Salem | 72 | B | 1 | $89K |
| 4 | 62818 | Browns | 53 | D | 0 | $89K |
| 5 | 62833 | Ellery | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 62843 | Golden Gate | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 7 | 62815 | Bone Gap | 51 | D | 7 | $81K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Edwards County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 77.9% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Edwards County, Illinois
Overview
Edwards County in Illinois covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.