Hamilton County, Illinois
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hamilton County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Unlike many counties its size, Hamilton County keeps violation rates low - all 6 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
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 Last verified:
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%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $837, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
70.8% 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
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: $837
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
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Hamilton County
2 community water systems serving Hamilton County.
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Hamilton County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- 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
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 — 70.8% of homes built before 1978
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.