Wabash County, Illinois
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 5 ZIP codes in Wabash County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Wabash County Compares
How Wabash County Compares
Wabash County scores 16 points above the Illinois state average (61/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wabash County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 13.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $852, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.44% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
73% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $852
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,344 housing units in Wabash 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 Wabash County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wabash 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 Wabash County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Wabash County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allendale | 458 | 3 |
| 2 | Mount Carmel | 7,015 | 3 |
| 3 | Bellmont | 297 | 1 |
| 4 | Keensburg | 234 | 0 |
| 5 | Rural Wabash County Water District | 1,877 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Wabash County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Wabash County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62855 | Lancaster | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 62410 | Allendale | 82 | B | 3 | $115K |
| 3 | 62863 | Mount Carmel | 77 | B | 3 (1 health) | $104K |
| 4 | 62811 | Bellmont | 72 | B | 1 | $46K |
| 5 | 62852 | Keensburg | 72 | B | 0 | $58K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wabash County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 73% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wabash County, Illinois
Overview
Wabash County in Illinois covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.