Peoria County, Illinois
41 ZIP codes · Avg score 48/100 · Grade D · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Peoria County: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →
Unlike better-scoring counties, Peoria County records health-based violations across a meaningful portion of its 41 ZIP codes - the overall safety grade is well below average.
How Peoria County Compares
How Peoria County Compares
Peoria County scores 20 points below the Illinois state average (68/100) and 25 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Peoria County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,406, driven primarily by flood
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: $1,406
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Peoria County
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 Peoria County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Peoria County
8 community water systems serving Peoria County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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13 total water systems serve Peoria County.
Systems with the most violations in Peoria County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Peoria County
41 ZIP codes tracked in Peoria County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61525 | Dunlap | 50 | D | 0 | $315K |
| 2 | 61526 | Edelstein | 50 | D | 0 | $270K |
| 3 | 61528 | Edwards | 50 | D | 0 | $305K |
| 4 | 61552 | Mossville | 50 | D | 0 | $93K |
| 5 | 61602 | Peoria | 50 | D | 0 | $223K |
| 6 | 61603 | Peoria | 50 | D | 1 | $73K |
| 7 | 61606 | Peoria | 50 | D | 0 | $120K |
| 8 | 61614 | Peoria | 50 | D | 1 | $170K |
| 9 | 61616 | Peoria Heights | 50 | D | 1 | $118K |
| 10 | 61625 | Peoria | 50 | D | 0 | — |
| 11 | 61615 | Peoria | 47 | D | 4 (1 health) | $207K |
| 12 | 61536 | Hanna City | 45 | D | 6 (2 health) | $176K |
| 13 | 61547 | Mapleton | 45 | D | 7 (2 health) | $231K |
| 14 | 61607 | Peoria | 45 | D | 7 (2 health) | $155K |
| 15 | 61604 | Peoria | 44 | D | 10 (2 health) | $100K |
| 16 | 61523 | Chillicothe | 39 | F | 29 | $152K |
| 17 | 61451 | Laura | — | — | 0 | $103K |
| 18 | 61529 | Elmwood | — | — | 2 (1 health) | $155K |
| 19 | 61533 | Glasford | — | — | 7 (2 health) | $152K |
| 20 | 61539 | Kingston Mines | — | — | $71K | |
| 21 | 61559 | Princeville | — | — | 0 | $172K |
| 22 | 61562 | Rome | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 61569 | Trivoli | — | — | 2 (1 health) | $194K |
| 24 | 61613 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 61629 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 61630 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 61633 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 61634 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 61636 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 61637 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 61638 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 61639 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 61641 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 61643 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 61650 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 61651 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 61652 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 61653 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 61654 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 61655 | Peoria | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 61656 | Peoria | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Peoria County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around - the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 1 ZIP code
- 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
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Peoria County, Illinois
Overview
Peoria County in Illinois covers 41 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of D (48/100) across 16 scored records.
12 of 21 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.
What You Can Do
Peoria County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.