McLean County, Illinois
30 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for McLean County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
ZipCheckup gives McLean County a C; the county page lists 30 ZIP codes, each with its own report.
How McLean County Compares
How McLean County Compares
McLean County scores 9 points below the Illinois state average (68/100) and 14 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: McLean County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.4 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 9.5%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $843, largest modeled factor: Flood
50% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $843
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
74,296 housing units in McLean 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 McLean County
Modeled remediation costs in McLean 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 McLean County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to McLean County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to McLean County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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13 water systems mapped to McLean County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
Systems with the most violations in McLean County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in McLean County
30 ZIP codes tracked in McLean County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61748 | Hudson | 67 | C | 0 | $224K |
| 2 | 61776 | Towanda | 67 | C | 0 | $198K |
| 3 | 61761 | Normal | 66 | C | 2 | $201K |
| 4 | 61752 | Le Roy | 58 | C | 15 (4 health) | $176K |
| 5 | 61701 | Bloomington | 57 | C | 27 | $139K |
| 6 | 61704 | Bloomington | 50 | D | 28 (1 health) | $242K |
| 7 | 61705 | Bloomington | 50 | D | 23 (1 health) | $310K |
| 8 | 61709 | Bloomington | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 61710 | Bloomington | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 61720 | Anchor | — | — | $104K | |
| 11 | 61722 | Arrowsmith | — | — | $122K | |
| 12 | 61724 | Bellflower | — | — | $134K | |
| 13 | 61725 | Carlock | — | — | 0 | $222K |
| 14 | 61728 | Colfax | — | — | $152K | |
| 15 | 61730 | Cooksville | — | — | $159K | |
| 16 | 61731 | Cropsey | — | — | $182K | |
| 17 | 61732 | Danvers | — | — | 0 | $213K |
| 18 | 61736 | Downs | — | — | 2 | $284K |
| 19 | 61737 | Ellsworth | — | — | $155K | |
| 20 | 61744 | Gridley | — | — | 0 | $155K |
| 21 | 61745 | Heyworth | — | — | 2 | $209K |
| 22 | 61753 | Lexington | — | — | $190K | |
| 23 | 61754 | Mc Lean | — | — | $147K | |
| 24 | 61758 | Merna | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 61770 | Saybrook | — | — | $101K | |
| 26 | 61772 | Shirley | — | — | 3 | — |
| 27 | 61774 | Stanford | — | — | $131K | |
| 28 | 61790 | Normal | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 61791 | Bloomington | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 61799 | Bloomington | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for McLean County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50% of homes built before 1980
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for McLean County, Illinois
Overview
McLean County in Illinois covers 30 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100) across 7 scored records.
8 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.