Kankakee County, Illinois
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Safe water is the norm for most of Kankakee County's 15 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Kankakee County Compares
How Kankakee County Compares
Kankakee County scores 6 points above the Illinois state average (61/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Kankakee County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,682, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.405% avg pipe failure probability, 47% of ZIPs at high risk
70.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Kankakee County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 22 total (22 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,682
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
33,042 housing units in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOMENCE | 3,075 | 23 |
| 2 | Chicago | 2,746,388 | 19 |
| 3 | Blackhawk Estates Llc | 1,238 | 19 |
| 4 | Shady Oaks Mhp | 912 | 19 |
| 5 | Willoway Terrace Mhp | 900 | 19 |
24 total water systems serve Kankakee County.
All ZIP Codes in Kankakee County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Kankakee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60468 | Peotone | 83 | B | 0 | $283K |
| 2 | 60917 | Buckingham | 83 | B | 0 | $182K |
| 3 | 60922 | Chebanse | 81 | B | 1 | $164K |
| 4 | 60944 | Hopkins Park | 76 | B | 12 | — |
| 5 | 60950 | Manteno | 74 | B | 2 | $244K |
| 6 | 60701 | Chicago | 71 | B | 19 (1 health) | — |
| 7 | 60901 | Kankakee | 67 | C | 8 (1 health) | $143K |
| 8 | 60935 | Essex | 63 | C | 11 (4 health) | $246K |
| 9 | 60940 | Grant Park | 63 | C | 0 | $245K |
| 10 | 60941 | Herscher | 63 | C | 1 | $198K |
| 11 | 60964 | Saint Anne | 60 | C | 7 | $178K |
| 12 | 60954 | Momence | 58 | C | 8 (1 health) | $159K |
| 13 | 60913 | Bonfield | 53 | D | 0 | $253K |
| 14 | 60958 | Pembroke Township | 53 | D | 0 | $78K |
| 15 | 60969 | Union Hill | 53 | D | 0 | $154K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kankakee County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Kankakee County, Illinois
Overview
Kankakee County in Illinois covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
9 of 15 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations have been documented.
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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)
Updated daily.