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Montgomery County, Illinois

16 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 16 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 16 tracked ZIP records scored
16
ZIP Codes
$100K
Median Home Value
$1,013
Avg Remediation (101% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Montgomery 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: 14.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,114, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

74.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Montgomery County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
6 (6 health)
2022
5 (5 health)
2024
4 (4 health)
2025
15 (15 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 30 total (30 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1963
Median Build Year
74.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
50/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
94%
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: $1,114

Energy Code Gap $523/yr
Flood $280/yr
Water / Lead $275/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,594 housing units in Montgomery County

Pre-1940 29%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 11%

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 Montgomery County

$100K
Median Home Value
$1,013
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Montgomery County

8 community water systems serving Montgomery County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Montgomery County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

16 ZIP codes tracked in Montgomery County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 62015 Butler 24 $101K
2 62017 Coffeen 24 $102K
3 62019 Donnellson 24 $103K
4 62032 Fillmore 24 $67K
5 62049 Hillsboro 33 $107K
6 62051 Irving 24 $100K
7 62056 Litchfield 91 (9 health) $120K
8 62075 Nokomis 25 $87K
9 62076 Ohlman $93K
10 62089 Taylor Springs 24 $70K
11 62091 Walshville 24 $152K
12 62094 Witt 25 $63K
13 62533 Farmersville $117K
14 62538 Harvel 24 $84K
15 62560 Raymond 24 $98K
16 62572 Waggoner $202K

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Overview

Montgomery County in Illinois covers 16 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.

13 of 13 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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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 Montgomery County?
Montgomery County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 16 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Montgomery County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Montgomery County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,114 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Montgomery County?
The median home build year in Montgomery County is 1963. 74.3% 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). Montgomery County, Illinois Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/montgomery/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-illinois-montgomery,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Montgomery County, Illinois Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/montgomery/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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