Macoupin County, Illinois
20 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Macoupin County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water systems in Macoupin County serve 20 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Macoupin County Compares
How Macoupin County Compares
Macoupin County scores 8 points above the Illinois state average (68/100) and 3 points above 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: Macoupin County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,172, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
71.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Macoupin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 17 total (17 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
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: $1,172
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
22,267 housing units in Macoupin 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 Macoupin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Macoupin 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 Macoupin County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Macoupin County
8 community water systems serving Macoupin County.
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- B
- B
- B
- C
- B
17 total water systems serve Macoupin County.
Systems with the most violations in Macoupin County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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- C
- C
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- B
All ZIP Codes in Macoupin County
20 ZIP codes tracked in Macoupin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62014 | Bunker Hill | 83 | B | 2 | $188K |
| 2 | 62626 | Carlinville | 83 | B | 1 | $133K |
| 3 | 62685 | Shipman | 80 | B | 10 | $117K |
| 4 | 62690 | Virden | 80 | B | 6 | $112K |
| 5 | 62012 | Brighton | 79 | B | 15 | $166K |
| 6 | 62069 | Mount Olive | 68 | C | 27 (6 health) | $106K |
| 7 | 62033 | Gillespie | 67 | C | 24 (6 health) | $105K |
| 8 | 62088 | Staunton | 67 | C | 57 (6 health) | $143K |
| 9 | 62009 | Benld | — | — | 12 (3 health) | $84K |
| 10 | 62023 | Eagarville | — | — | $66K | |
| 11 | 62079 | Piasa | — | — | 5 | $234K |
| 12 | 62085 | Sawyerville | — | — | 5 (1 health) | $82K |
| 13 | 62093 | Wilsonville | — | — | $90K | |
| 14 | 62630 | Chesterfield | — | — | $123K | |
| 15 | 62640 | Girard | — | — | 1 | $166K |
| 16 | 62649 | Hettick | — | — | $139K | |
| 17 | 62667 | Modesto | — | — | $156K | |
| 18 | 62672 | Nilwood | — | — | $44K | |
| 19 | 62674 | Palmyra | — | — | $103K | |
| 20 | 62683 | Scottville | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Macoupin County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Macoupin County, Illinois
Overview
Macoupin County in Illinois covers 20 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100) across 8 scored records.
12 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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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.