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Morgan County, Illinois

11 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 11 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 11 tracked ZIP records scored
11
ZIP Codes
$120K
Median Home Value
$2,091
Avg Remediation (175% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Morgan 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 10.5%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,296, driven primarily by flood

76.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
2 (2 health)
2024
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1965
Median Build Year
76.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
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: $1,296

Flood $960/yr
Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $317/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

15,062 housing units in Morgan County

Pre-1940 25%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 10%

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 Morgan County

$120K
Median Home Value
$2,091
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Morgan County

3 community water systems serving Morgan County.

Systems with the most violations in Morgan County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Morgan County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 62601 Alexander 2 $122K
2 62628 Chapin $108K
3 62631 Concord $120K
4 62638 Franklin 2 $122K
5 62650 Jacksonville 41 (1 health) $143K
6 62651 Jacksonville
7 62660 Literberry
8 62665 Meredosia $59K
9 62668 Murrayville $123K
10 62692 Waverly 2 $115K
11 62695 Woodson $118K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Morgan County

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Overview

Morgan County in Illinois covers 11 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.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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 Morgan County?
Morgan County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Morgan County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Morgan County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,296 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Morgan County?
The median home build year in Morgan County is 1965. 76.3% 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). Morgan County, Illinois Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/morgan/
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  title  = {{Morgan County, Illinois Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/morgan/}
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Page version: August 2026.

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