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Washington County, Illinois

10 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 10 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 10 tracked ZIP records scored
10
ZIP Codes
$132K
Median Home Value
$990
Avg Remediation (75% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Washington County, Illinois

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 11.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,135, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

72.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 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 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
72.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
49/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
80%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $1,135

Energy Code Gap $540/yr
Water / Lead $300/yr
Water Infrastructure $275/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,179 housing units in Washington County

Pre-1940 23%
1940–1959 15%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 22%
2000+ 13%

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 Washington County

$132K
Median Home Value
$990
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Washington County

3 community water systems serving Washington County.

Systems with the most violations in Washington County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Washington County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 62214 Addieville 1 $175K
2 62263 Nashville 1 $150K
3 62268 Oakdale 1 $130K
4 62271 Okawville 1 $167K
5 62803 Hoyleton $133K
6 62808 Ashley 0 $141K
7 62831 Du Bois $132K
8 62848 Irvington $90K
9 62876 Radom $77K
10 62877 Richview $116K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington County

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Overview

Washington County in Illinois covers 10 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.

4 of 5 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 Washington County?
Washington County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Washington County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Washington County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,135 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Washington County?
The median home build year in Washington County is 1967. 72.6% 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). Washington County, Illinois Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/washington/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Washington County, Illinois Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/washington/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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