COUNTY REPORT IL

Jasper County, Illinois

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Jasper County: 5 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Jasper County Compares

Jasper County62/100
Illinois avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Jasper County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Jasper County scores 1 points above the Illinois state average (61/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 62445 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 62481 (53/100)
$116K
Median Home Value
$1,880
Avg Remediation (162% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jasper 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: 13.8 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,100, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.438% avg pipe failure probability, 80% of ZIPs at high risk

72.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
72.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
80%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,100

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $440/yr
Flood $120/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,544 housing units in Jasper County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 19%
2000+ 14%

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 Jasper County

$116K
Median Home Value
$1,880
Est. Remediation Cost
1.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jasper 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 Jasper County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Jasper County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Ej Water Cooperative 29,720 14
2 Newton 2,977 8
3 Sumner 921 8
4 Timberline Mhp 120 8
5 WILLOW HILL 309 6

8 total water systems serve Jasper County.

All ZIP Codes in Jasper County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Jasper County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 62445 Montrose 83 B 0 $181K
2 62480 Willow Hill 69 C 6 $113K
3 62448 Newton 53 D 8 $118K
4 62459 Sainte Marie 53 D 0 $104K
5 62481 Yale 53 D 0

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Overview

Jasper County in Illinois covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).

2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jasper County?
Jasper County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Jasper County?
Jasper County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jasper County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jasper County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,100 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jasper County?
The median home build year in Jasper County is 1963. 72.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Jasper County compare to Illinois?
Jasper County has an average water safety score of 62/100, which is above the Illinois state average of 61/100.

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