Hamilton County, Illinois
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B
ZipCheckup grade for Hamilton County: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In Hamilton County, where this site follows 6 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.
How Hamilton County Compares
How Hamilton County Compares
Hamilton County scores 11 points above the Illinois state average (68/100) and 6 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hamilton County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13.9%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $520, largest modeled factor: Energy Code Gap
60% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $520
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,895 housing units in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County
Modeled remediation costs in Hamilton County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Hamilton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Hamilton County ZIP codes
2 community water systems mapped to Hamilton County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Hamilton County
2 water systems with violations in EPA records.
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Hamilton County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Hamilton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62817 | Broughton | 83 | B | 2 | — |
| 2 | 62860 | Macedonia | 83 | B | 2 | $115K |
| 3 | 62859 | Mc Leansboro | 71 | B | 16 (1 health) | $91K |
| 4 | 62828 | Dahlgren | — | — | $113K | |
| 5 | 62829 | Dale | — | — | — | |
| 6 | 62887 | Springerton | — | — | $39K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hamilton County
Nothing on this list means a problem exists in your own home: the matches are drawn from county- and ZIP-level records, so a guide shows up because of an area signal, and only testing at your tap describes a specific household.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60% of homes built before 1980
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hamilton County, Illinois
Overview
Hamilton County in Illinois covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 3 scored records.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.