Wayne County, Illinois
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent monitoring in Wayne County's 9 ZIP codes shows middle-tier safety — some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 2 points above the Illinois state average (61/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wayne County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $749, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.399% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
63% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wayne County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 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: $749
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,970 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sims | 259 | 21 |
| 2 | Fairfield | 6,202 | 12 |
| 3 | Jasper Waterworks Corporation | 1,578 | 12 |
| 4 | Boyleston Waterworks Corporation | 948 | 12 |
| 5 | New Hope Waterworks Corporation | 1,285 | 12 |
9 total water systems serve Wayne County.
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62895 | Wayne City | 82 | B | 2 | $117K |
| 2 | 62823 | Cisne | 75 | B | 0 | $120K |
| 3 | 62837 | Fairfield | 72 | B | 12 (6 health) | $105K |
| 4 | 62886 | Sims | 67 | C | 21 (1 health) | $109K |
| 5 | 62446 | Mount Erie | 59 | C | 1 (1 health) | $98K |
| 6 | 62842 | Geff | 53 | D | 0 | $110K |
| 7 | 62850 | Johnsonville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 62851 | Keenes | 53 | D | 0 | $96K |
| 9 | 62878 | Rinard | 53 | D | 0 | $76K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wayne County, Illinois
Overview
Wayne County in Illinois covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
4 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 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.