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Callaway County, Missouri

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

In recent assessments, Callaway County's 12 ZIP codes record strong, consistent water safety outcomes.

How Callaway County Compares

Callaway County76/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Callaway County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
20
Water Systems

Callaway County scores 7 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
76
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65063 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65080 (63/100)
$203K
Median Home Value
$1,525
Avg Remediation (75% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Callaway County, Missouri

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 11.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $666, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.318% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk

48.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1994
Median Build Year
48.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
20%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $666

Flood $533/yr
Energy Code Gap $83/yr
Water / Lead $50/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

17,566 housing units in Callaway County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 28%

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 Callaway County

$203K
Median Home Value
$1,525
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Callaway 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 Callaway County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Callaway County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 CALLAWAY 2 WATER DISTRICT 13,080 21
2 Callaway County Pwsd 1 9,840 16
3 Boone County Cons Pwsd 1 24,700 10
4 Boone County Pwsd 9 15,035 10
5 Doolittle Mhp 100 9

20 total water systems serve Callaway County.

All ZIP Codes in Callaway County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Callaway County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65063 New Bloomfield 83 B 1 $228K
2 65102 Jefferson City 83 B 0
3 65105 Jefferson City 83 B 0
4 65299 Columbia 83 B 1
5 65231 Auxvasse 82 B 2 $149K
6 65262 Kingdom City 80 B 3 $184K
7 65043 Holts Summit 77 B 9 (1 health) $210K
8 65059 Mokane 77 B 2 $233K
9 65251 Fulton 76 B 4 $172K
10 63388 Williamsburg 63 C 0 $68K
11 65077 Steedman 63 C 0 $203K
12 65080 Tebbetts 63 C 0 $310K

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Overview

Callaway County in Missouri covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

7 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Callaway County?
Callaway County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Callaway County?
Callaway County is served by 20 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Callaway County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Callaway County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $666 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Callaway County?
The median home build year in Callaway County is 1994. 48.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Callaway County compare to Missouri?
Callaway County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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