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Richland County, Illinois

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 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 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$95K
Median Home Value
$1,250
Avg Remediation (132% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Richland 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: 14.4 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 12.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,070, driven primarily by flood

64.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

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

Peak year: 2022 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 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
64.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
42/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
67%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $1,070

Flood $1,400/yr
Energy Code Gap $495/yr
Water / Lead $192/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,433 housing units in Richland County

Pre-1940 19%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 14%

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 Richland County

$95K
Median Home Value
$1,250
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Richland County

2 community water systems serving Richland County.

Systems with the most violations in Richland County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Richland County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Richland County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 62419 Calhoun 24 $90K
2 62421 Claremont 24 $66K
3 62425 Dundas 24 $108K
4 62450 Olney 26 $112K
5 62452 Parkersburg 24 $57K
6 62868 Noble 26 $99K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Richland County

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Overview

Richland County in Illinois covers 6 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.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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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 Richland County?
Richland County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Richland County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Richland County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,070 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Richland County?
The median home build year in Richland County is 1975. 64.2% 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). Richland County, Illinois Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/richland/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Richland County, Illinois Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/richland/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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