Pope County, Illinois
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Although much of Pope County meets baseline standards, some of its 2 ZIP codes show violations that merit closer attention.
How Pope County Compares
How Pope County Compares
Pope County scores 6 points below the Illinois state average (61/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 14.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $480, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
47% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Pope County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $480
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,649 housing units in Pope 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 Pope County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pope 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 Pope County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Pope County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Pope County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62938 | Golconda | 57 | C | 3 (3 health) | $151K |
| 2 | 62928 | Eddyville | 53 | D | 0 | $121K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pope County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
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Overview
Pope County in Illinois covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.