Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
The systems supplying Cape Girardeau County's 14 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Cape Girardeau County Compares
How Cape Girardeau County Compares
Cape Girardeau County scores 0 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,011, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.379% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk
57.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Cape Girardeau County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,011
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
36,972 housing units in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Girardeau County Pwsd 2 | 2,500 | 99 |
| 2 | Cape Girardeau County Pwsd 4 | 1,743 | 95 |
| 3 | Cape Girardeau Public Water System | 39,941 | 93 |
| 4 | Hillcrest Utility Operating Company Inc. | 700 | 85 |
| 5 | Stoddard County Pwsd 2 | 309 | 72 |
22 total water systems serve Cape Girardeau County.
All ZIP Codes in Cape Girardeau County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Cape Girardeau County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63766 | Millersville | 82 | B | 2 | $174K |
| 2 | 63752 | Gordonville | 81 | B | 4 | — |
| 3 | 63744 | Delta | 78 | B | 5 | $103K |
| 4 | 63702 | Cape Girardeau | 77 | B | 8 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 63739 | Burfordville | 76 | B | 1 | $133K |
| 6 | 63785 | Whitewater | 75 | B | 3 | $171K |
| 7 | 63740 | Chaffee | 74 | B | 64 (1 health) | $139K |
| 8 | 63703 | Cape Girardeau | 72 | B | 8 (1 health) | $127K |
| 9 | 63755 | Jackson | 71 | B | 5 | $233K |
| 10 | 63701 | Cape Girardeau | 67 | C | 8 (1 health) | $210K |
| 11 | 63745 | Dutchtown | 55 | C | 0 | $108K |
| 12 | 63743 | Daisy | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 13 | 63769 | Oak Ridge | 53 | D | 0 | $192K |
| 14 | 63779 | Pocahontas | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cape Girardeau County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.6% 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 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Overview
Cape Girardeau County in Missouri covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
10 of 14 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.