Boone County, Missouri
16 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Boone County, all 16 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Boone County Compares
How Boone County Compares
Boone County scores 8 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Boone County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.1 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 9.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $566, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.298% avg pipe failure probability, 6% of ZIPs at high risk
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: $566
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Boone County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Boone 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 Boone 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 Boone County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boone County Cons Pwsd 1 | 24,700 | 15 |
| 2 | Boone County Pwsd 9 | 15,035 | 15 |
| 3 | City of Columbia Utilities | 126,254 | 11 |
| 4 | University of Missouri Columbia | 40,000 | 10 |
| 5 | Kuhle H20 | 450 | 10 |
16 total water systems serve Boone County.
All ZIP Codes in Boone County
16 ZIP codes tracked in Boone County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65010 | Ashland | 83 | B | 0 | $274K |
| 2 | 65205 | Columbia | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 3 | 65211 | Columbia | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 4 | 65212 | Columbia | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 5 | 65215 | Columbia | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 6 | 65216 | Columbia | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 7 | 65217 | Columbia | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 8 | 65218 | Columbia | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 9 | 65240 | Centralia | 83 | B | 0 | $181K |
| 10 | 65284 | Sturgeon | 81 | B | 4 | $184K |
| 11 | 65201 | Columbia | 78 | B | 1 | $229K |
| 12 | 65202 | Columbia | 78 | B | 1 | $202K |
| 13 | 65203 | Columbia | 73 | B | 1 | $319K |
| 14 | 65255 | Hallsville | 72 | B | 1 | $225K |
| 15 | 65039 | Hartsburg | 55 | C | 0 | $409K |
| 16 | 65256 | Harrisburg | 53 | D | 0 | $242K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Boone County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Boone County, Missouri
Overview
Boone County in Missouri covers 16 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
12 of 16 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.