Barry County, Missouri
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Barry County earns a high water safety grade — 10 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Barry County Compares
How Barry County Compares
Barry County scores 12 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Barry County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $593, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.344% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
58.6% 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: $593
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,263 housing units in Barry 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 Barry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Barry 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 Barry 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 Barry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Rural Water District 1 | 2,700 | 9 |
| 2 | Cassville Public Water System | 3,290 | 8 |
| 3 | Seligman Public Water System | 890 | 7 |
| 4 | Monett Public Water System | 9,027 | 7 |
| 5 | PIERCE CITY PWS | 1,200 | 7 |
19 total water systems serve Barry County.
All ZIP Codes in Barry County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Barry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65647 | Exeter | 83 | B | 0 | $151K |
| 2 | 65734 | Purdy | 83 | B | 0 | $171K |
| 3 | 65745 | Seligman | 83 | B | 0 | $113K |
| 4 | 64874 | Wheaton | 82 | B | 2 | $99K |
| 5 | 65623 | Butterfield | 82 | B | 2 | — |
| 6 | 65625 | Cassville | 82 | B | 2 | $161K |
| 7 | 65658 | Golden | 82 | B | 3 | $268K |
| 8 | 65772 | Washburn | 81 | B | 1 | $172K |
| 9 | 65641 | Eagle Rock | 79 | B | 6 | $202K |
| 10 | 65708 | Monett | 68 | C | 7 | $171K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Barry County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Barry County, Missouri
Overview
Barry County in Missouri covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
7 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.