Jefferson County, Illinois
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Jefferson County's 14 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Jefferson County Compares
How Jefferson County Compares
Jefferson County scores 7 points above the Illinois state average (61/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Jefferson County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 13%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $525, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.344% avg pipe failure probability, 15% of ZIPs at high risk
54.8% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $525
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,171 housing units in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodlawn | 3,587 | 9 |
| 2 | Moores Prairie Township Water Company | 213 | 8 |
| 3 | Bluford | 1,880 | 6 |
| 4 | Dix-kell Water Commssion | 1,972 | 6 |
| 5 | WALTONVILLE | 1,901 | 6 |
13 total water systems serve Jefferson County.
All ZIP Codes in Jefferson County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Jefferson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62893 | Walnut Hill | 83 | B | 1 | $138K |
| 2 | 62898 | Woodlawn | 83 | B | 0 | $150K |
| 3 | 62814 | Bluford | 82 | B | 2 | $108K |
| 4 | 62816 | Bonnie | 82 | B | 3 | $86K |
| 5 | 62894 | Waltonville | 82 | B | 2 | $107K |
| 6 | 62864 | Mount Vernon | 75 | B | 4 | $118K |
| 7 | 62810 | Belle Rive | 72 | B | 1 | $109K |
| 8 | 62830 | Dix | 71 | B | 2 | $137K |
| 9 | 62846 | Ina | 53 | D | 0 | $89K |
| 10 | 62853 | Kell | 53 | D | 0 | $80K |
| 11 | 62866 | Nason | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 12 | 62872 | Opdyke | 53 | D | 0 | $108K |
| 13 | 62883 | Scheller | 53 | D | 0 | $144K |
| 14 | 62889 | Texico | 53 | D | 0 | $148K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jefferson County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54.8% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jefferson County, Illinois
Overview
Jefferson County in Illinois covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
7 of 14 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)
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