COUNTY REPORT IL

Jersey County, Illinois

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Jersey County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

ZipCheckup gives Jersey County a C; the county page lists 11 ZIP codes, each with its own report.

How Jersey County Compares

Jersey County65/100
Illinois avg68/100
National avg73/100

How Jersey County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Dow
Best ZIP: 62022 (66/100)
Evanston
Lowest ZIP: 60203 (63/100)
$156K
Median Home Value
$500
Avg Remediation (0.32% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,115, largest modeled factor: Flood

62% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
62%
Pre-1980 Housing
46/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
73%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,115

Flood $1,400/yr
Energy Code Gap $515/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr

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

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 16%

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

$156K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Jersey County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Jersey County ZIP codes

6 community water systems mapped to Jersey County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Jersey County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

Which guides appear depends on what the county data show.

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jersey County?
Jersey 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 Jersey County?
We map 6 public water systems to 11 ZIP codes in our data for Jersey County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jersey County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Jersey County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,115 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Jersey County?
The median home build year in Jersey County is 1973. 62% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Jersey County compare to Illinois?
Jersey County has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Illinois state average of 68/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Jersey County, IL: HSS 65/100; 17 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/jersey/
BibTeX 
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Jersey County, IL: HSS 65/100; 17 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/jersey/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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