Gallatin County, Illinois
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Gallatin County — 7 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Gallatin County Compares
How Gallatin County Compares
Gallatin County scores 12 points above the Illinois state average (61/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Gallatin County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $970, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.405% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
74.5% 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: $970
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,562 housing units in Gallatin 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 Gallatin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHAWNEETOWN | 1,054 | 6 |
| 2 | Old Shawneetown | 195 | 6 |
| 3 | Equality | 652 | 2 |
| 4 | Ridgway | 874 | 2 |
| 5 | NEW HAVEN | 424 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Gallatin County.
All ZIP Codes in Gallatin County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Gallatin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62871 | Omaha | 83 | B | 0 | $87K |
| 2 | 62934 | Equality | 81 | B | 2 | $90K |
| 3 | 62979 | Ridgway | 81 | B | 2 | $85K |
| 4 | 62867 | New Haven | 78 | B | 0 | $50K |
| 5 | 62984 | Shawneetown | 77 | B | 6 | $88K |
| 6 | 62954 | Junction | 55 | C | 0 | $89K |
| 7 | 62834 | Emma | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Gallatin County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74.5% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Gallatin County, Illinois
Overview
Gallatin County in Illinois covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
3 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.