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
How Camden County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Camden County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $811
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
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
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
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
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Camden County, Missouri
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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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.