COUNTY REPORT MO

Camden County, Missouri

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

In current tracking cycles, Camden County — spanning 12 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.

How Camden County Compares

Camden County73/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Camden County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
31
Water Systems

Camden County scores 4 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65324 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65764 (53/100)
$253K
Median Home Value
$1,750
Avg Remediation (69% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Camden 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: 15.4 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 14.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $811, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability

52.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Camden County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
1 (1 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2025
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
52.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $811

Flood $433/yr
Wildfire $200/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

43,005 housing units in Camden County

Pre-1940 2%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 49%
2000+ 19%

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 Camden County

$253K
Median Home Value
$1,750
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.1% (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 Camden County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Camden County Pwsd #4 Shawnee Bend 2,065 33
2 Lake Ozark Public Water System 2,007 19
3 Camden County Pwsd 4 Horseshoe Bend 7,912 19
4 Beach Club Condo Assn 65 19
5 Hidden Oaks Estates 50 19

31 total water systems serve Camden County.

All ZIP Codes in Camden County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Camden County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65324 Climax Springs 83 B 0 $262K
2 65567 Stoutland 83 B 1 $164K
3 65787 Roach 82 B 3 $267K
4 65786 Macks Creek 79 B 5 $178K
5 65052 Linn Creek 78 B 4 $298K
6 65020 Camdenton 76 B 4 $244K
7 65065 Osage Beach 74 B 3 $299K
8 65049 Lake Ozark 71 B 19 $354K
9 65079 Sunrise Beach 71 B 11 (4 health) $349K
10 65047 Kaiser 63 C 0 $234K
11 65326 Edwards 63 C 0 $183K
12 65764 Tunas 53 D 0 $103K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Camden County

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Overview

Camden County in Missouri covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).

8 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations have been documented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Camden County?
Camden County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Camden County?
Camden County is served by 31 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Camden County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Camden County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $811 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Camden County?
The median home build year in Camden County is 1984. 52.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Camden County compare to Missouri?
Camden County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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