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Franklin County, Illinois

16 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 16 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 16 tracked ZIP records scored
16
ZIP Codes
$72K
Median Home Value
$1,466
Avg Remediation (204% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Franklin 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: 15.3 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 13.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,148, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

74.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
74.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
48/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
80%
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: $1,148

Energy Code Gap $504/yr
Flood $500/yr
Water / Lead $377/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,695 housing units in Franklin County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 12%

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 Franklin County

$72K
Median Home Value
$1,466
Est. Remediation Cost
2.0%
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 Franklin County residents

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Franklin County

8 community water systems serving Franklin County.

Show all 8 water systems

17 total water systems serve Franklin County.

Systems with the most violations in Franklin County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Franklin County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Franklin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 62812 Benton 56 (1 health) $101K
2 62819 Buckner $52K
3 62822 Christopher 5 $71K
4 62825 Coello $72K
5 62836 Ewing $99K
6 62840 Frankfort Heights
7 62856 Logan $56K
8 62865 Mulkeytown 27 $155K
9 62874 Orient $51K
10 62884 Sesser 7 $94K
11 62890 Thompsonville 2 $100K
12 62891 Valier $69K
13 62896 West Frankfort 10 (1 health) $88K
14 62897 Whittington 45 (1 health) $86K
15 62983 Royalton 16 $66K
16 62999 Zeigler 16 $53K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Franklin County

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Overview

Franklin County in Illinois covers 16 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.

9 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 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 Franklin County?
Franklin County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Franklin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Franklin County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,148 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Franklin County?
The median home build year in Franklin County is 1963. 74.1% 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). Franklin County, Illinois Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/franklin/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Franklin County, Illinois Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/franklin/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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