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McDonough County, Illinois

10 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 10 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 10 tracked ZIP records scored
10
ZIP Codes
$92K
Median Home Value
$2,268
Avg Remediation (247% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: McDonough County, Illinois

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 11.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,380, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

82.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1958
Median Build Year
82.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
50/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,380

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Flood $400/yr
Water / Lead $325/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

4,772 housing units in McDonough County

Pre-1940 34%
1940–1959 22%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 12%
2000+ 6%

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 McDonough County

$92K
Median Home Value
$2,268
Est. Remediation Cost
2.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 McDonough County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving McDonough County

2 community water systems serving McDonough County.

All ZIP Codes in McDonough County

10 ZIP codes tracked in McDonough County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 61411 Adair $96K
2 61416 Bardolph $49K
3 61420 Blandinsville $82K
4 61422 Bushnell 0 $72K
5 61438 Good Hope $152K
6 61440 Industry $88K
7 61470 Prairie City 0 $104K
8 61475 Sciota $159K
9 62326 Colchester $116K
10 62374 Tennessee $82K

Recommended Buyer Guides for McDonough County

Four sources - EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC - drive the match.

Overview

McDonough County in Illinois covers 10 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve McDonough County?
McDonough County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in McDonough County?
The primary environmental risk factor in McDonough County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,380 per homeowner.
How old are homes in McDonough County?
The median home build year in McDonough County is 1958. 82.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). McDonough County, Illinois Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/mcdonough/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{McDonough County, Illinois Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/mcdonough/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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