Rockford, IL Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
14 ZIP codes · 122 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 14 ZIP codes across Rockford, IL. The area averages a grade C (61/100); 9 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Rockford, IL. We compared 14 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (61/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 7 | 88% |
| D | 1 | 13% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Rockford ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61101 | 66 | C | 10 | 0.0073 mg/L |
| 2 | 61107 | 66 | C | 10 | 0.0073 mg/L |
| 3 | 61114 | 66 | C | 10 | 0.0073 mg/L |
| 4 | 61102 | 61 | C | 18 | 0.0073 mg/L |
| 5 | 61108 | 61 | C | 16 | 0.0073 mg/L |
| 6 | 61112 | 61 | C | 15 | 0.0073 mg/L |
| 7 | 61109 | 59 | C | 23 | 0.0073 mg/L |
| 8 | 61103 | 49 | D | 10 | 0.0073 mg/L |
| 9 | 61104 | — | — | 10 | 0.0073 mg/L |
| 10 | 61105 | — | — | — | No data |
| 11 | 61106 | — | — | — | No data |
| 12 | 61110 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 61125 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 61126 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 7 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 122 total violations across Rockford
- 7 health-based violations
- 9 of 9 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 9 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2959 | 18 | 9 |
| Lead | 11 | 9 |
| Contaminant 2031 | 9 | 9 |
| Contaminant 2041 | 9 | 9 |
| Contaminant 2105 | 9 | 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Rockford?
ZIP code 61101 has the highest safety score in Rockford at 66/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Rockford water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 9 directly mapped ZIP records, 122 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 9 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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