COUNTY REPORT MO

Carroll County, Missouri

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

EPA monitoring reports for Carroll County cover 8 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.

How Carroll County Compares

Carroll County76/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Carroll County Compares

B
County Grade
76/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Carroll 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
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 64682 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 64681 (63/100)
$109K
Median Home Value
$1,475
Avg Remediation (136% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Carroll 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: 15.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 13.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,004, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.419% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk

76.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1964
Median Build Year
76.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
42%
Pipe Failure Probability
75%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $1,004

Flood $575/yr
Energy Code Gap $248/yr
Water / Lead $181/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,412 housing units in Carroll County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 24%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 14%
2000+ 13%

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 Carroll County

$109K
Median Home Value
$1,475
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.6% (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 Carroll County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Carroll County Pwsd 1 3,063 14
2 Livingston County Pwsd 3 East 2,087 10
3 Carrollton Public Water System 3,514 4
4 Bosworth Public Water System 305 3
5 RAY COUNTY CONS PWSD 2 9,360 3

18 total water systems serve Carroll County.

All ZIP Codes in Carroll County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Carroll County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 64682 Tina 83 B 1 $116K
2 64623 Bosworth 82 B 3 (1 health) $62K
3 64622 Bogard 81 B 1 $81K
4 64489 Stanberry 80 B 0 $165K
5 64668 Norborne 77 B 3 $104K
6 64633 Carrollton 70 B 4 $117K
7 64643 Hale 70 B 2 $113K
8 64681 Sumner 63 C 0 $86K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Carroll County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Carroll County in Missouri covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).

6 of 8 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 Carroll County?
Carroll County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Carroll County?
Carroll County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Carroll County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Carroll County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,004 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Carroll County?
The median home build year in Carroll County is 1964. 76.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Carroll County compare to Missouri?
Carroll County has an average water safety score of 76/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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