COUNTY REPORT IL

Piatt County, Illinois

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Current EPA records place Piatt County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 11 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.

How Piatt County Compares

Piatt County60/100
Illinois avg61/100
National avg68/100

How Piatt County Compares

C
County Grade
60/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems

Piatt County scores 1 points below the Illinois state average (61/100) and 8 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
60
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 61854 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 61855 (40/100)
$119K
Median Home Value
$1,991
Avg Remediation (167% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Piatt County, Illinois

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

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.8 (asthma 10%, diabetes 10.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $975, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.433% avg pipe failure probability, 82% of ZIPs at high risk

77.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1958
Median Build Year
77.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
43%
Pipe Failure Probability
82%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $975

Energy Code Gap $515/yr
Water / Lead $295/yr
Flood $164/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,735 housing units in Piatt County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 20%
2000+ 15%

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 Piatt County

$119K
Median Home Value
$1,991
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Piatt County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 De Land 446 11
2 Atwood 1,155 7
3 Garrett 198 7
4 Bement 1,661 3
5 Long Creek Township Public Water System 7,850 1

12 total water systems serve Piatt County.

All ZIP Codes in Piatt County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Piatt County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 61854 Mansfield 70 B 0 $162K
2 61856 Monticello 70 B 0 $215K
3 61813 Bement 65 C 3 (1 health) $104K
4 61830 Cisco 65 C 1 (1 health) $135K
5 61839 De Land 65 C 11 (1 health) $110K
6 61818 Cerro Gordo 62 C 1 $113K
7 61913 Atwood 56 C 7 $125K
8 61884 White Heath 55 C 1 $259K
9 61929 Hammond 55 C 1 $110K
10 61936 La Place 53 D 0 $81K
11 61855 Milmine 40 D 0

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Overview

Piatt County in Illinois covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100).

7 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Piatt County?
Piatt County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Piatt County?
Piatt County is served by 12 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Piatt County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Piatt County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $975 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Piatt County?
The median home build year in Piatt County is 1958. 77.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Piatt County compare to Illinois?
Piatt County has an average water safety score of 60/100, which is below the Illinois state average of 61/100.

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