Jersey County, Illinois
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Jersey County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Water systems across Jersey County's 11 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall - pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.
How Jersey County Compares
How Jersey County Compares
Jersey County scores 3 points below the Illinois state average (68/100) and 8 points below 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: Jersey County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,402, driven primarily by flood
69.5% 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: $2,402
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,081 housing units in Jersey 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 Jersey County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jersey 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 Jersey County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Jersey County
6 community water systems serving Jersey County.
- C
- C
- C
- C
- C
- C
Systems with the most violations in Jersey County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
- C
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Jersey County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Jersey County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62022 | Dow | 66 | C | 2 | $190K |
| 2 | 62028 | Elsah | 66 | C | 2 | $168K |
| 3 | 62031 | Fieldon | 66 | C | 1 | $128K |
| 4 | 62037 | Grafton | 66 | C | 1 | $223K |
| 5 | 62035 | Godfrey | 64 | C | 10 | $180K |
| 6 | 62052 | Jerseyville | 64 | C | 8 | $156K |
| 7 | 60203 | Evanston | 63 | C | 6 | $469K |
| 8 | 60963 | Rossville | — | — | $100K | |
| 9 | 62030 | Fidelity | — | — | $93K | |
| 10 | 62063 | Medora | — | — | 1 | $119K |
| 11 | 62077 | Panama | — | — | $61K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jersey County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jersey County, Illinois
Overview
Jersey County in Illinois covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100) across 7 scored records.
8 of 8 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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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.