COUNTY REPORT IL

Hancock County, Illinois

17 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 17 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 17 tracked ZIP records scored
17
ZIP Codes
$102K
Median Home Value
$2,838
Avg Remediation (277% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hancock County, Illinois

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 13.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,482, driven primarily by flood

79.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Hancock County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1961
Median Build Year
79.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
52/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
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: $1,482

Flood $780/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $303/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

18,157 housing units in Hancock County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 20%
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 Hancock County

$102K
Median Home Value
$2,838
Est. Remediation Cost
2.8%
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 Hancock County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Hancock County

4 community water systems serving Hancock County.

  • Macomb
    Serves ~15,051 people 10 violations
  • Hamilton
    Serves ~2,753 people 1 violation
  • Carthage
    Serves ~2,510 people 4 violations
  • Warsaw
    Serves ~1,480 people 3 violations

Systems with the most violations in Hancock County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

  • Macomb
    Serves ~15,051 people 10 violations
  • Carthage
    Serves ~2,510 people 4 violations
  • Warsaw
    Serves ~1,480 people 3 violations
  • Hamilton
    Serves ~2,753 people 1 violation

All ZIP Codes in Hancock County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Hancock County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 61450 La Harpe $95K
2 61455 Macomb 10 (4 health) $118K
3 62311 Augusta $102K
4 62313 Basco
5 62316 Bowen $76K
6 62321 Carthage 4 $121K
7 62329 Colusa
8 62330 Dallas City $84K
9 62334 Elvaston $71K
10 62336 Ferris $78K
11 62341 Hamilton 1 $118K
12 62354 Nauvoo $147K
13 62358 Niota $166K
14 62367 Plymouth $125K
15 62373 Sutter 3 $119K
16 62379 Warsaw 4 $95K
17 62380 West Point $89K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hancock County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Hancock County in Illinois covers 17 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.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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 Hancock County?
Hancock County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 17 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hancock County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hancock County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,482 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hancock County?
The median home build year in Hancock County is 1961. 79.8% 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). Hancock County, Illinois Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/hancock/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-illinois-hancock,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hancock County, Illinois Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/hancock/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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