Buchanan County, Missouri
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Buchanan County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Buchanan County: 13 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Buchanan County Compares
How Buchanan County Compares
Buchanan County scores 7 points below the Missouri state average (71/100) and 9 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Buchanan County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 13%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,271, largest modeled factor: Flood
71% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,271
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
39,821 housing units in Buchanan County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Buchanan County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Buchanan County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Buchanan County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Buchanan County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Buchanan County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Buchanan County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64506 | Saint Joseph | 66 | C | 1 | $221K |
| 2 | 64443 | Easton | 65 | C | 1 | $316K |
| 3 | 64505 | Saint Joseph | 65 | C | 3 | $186K |
| 4 | 64401 | Agency | 63 | C | 4 | $242K |
| 5 | 64507 | Saint Joseph | 63 | C | 4 | $134K |
| 6 | 64440 | De Kalb | — | — | 1 | $192K |
| 7 | 64448 | Faucett | — | — | 3 | $199K |
| 8 | 64484 | Rushville | — | — | 11 | $124K |
| 9 | 64501 | Saint Joseph | — | — | $97K | |
| 10 | 64502 | Saint Joseph | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 64503 | Saint Joseph | — | — | $134K | |
| 12 | 64504 | Saint Joseph | — | — | 1 | $115K |
| 13 | 64508 | Saint Joseph | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Buchanan County
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71% of homes built before 1980
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Buchanan County, Missouri
Overview
Buchanan County in Missouri covers 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 5 scored records.
9 of 9 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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.