COUNTY REPORT MO

Cedar County, Missouri

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Cedar County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Water utilities serving Cedar County's 4 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record - the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Cedar County Compares

Cedar County77/100
Missouri avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Cedar County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Cedar County scores 5 points above the Missouri state average (72/100) and 4 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 64756 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 64744 (75/100)
$162K
Median Home Value
$550
Avg Remediation (34% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $300, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

58% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
58%
Pre-1978 Housing
45/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $300

Energy Code Gap $150/yr
Water Infrastructure $113/yr
Water / Lead $100/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,510 housing units in Cedar County

Pre-1940 12%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 21%

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 Cedar County

$162K
Median Home Value
$550
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Cedar County

5 community water systems serving Cedar County.

Systems with the most violations in Cedar County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Cedar County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Cedar County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 64756 Jerico Springs 78 B 10 (1 health) $90K
2 65785 Stockton 77 B 11 (1 health) $162K
3 64744 El Dorado Springs 75 B 14 (3 health) $164K
4 65607 Caplinger Mills

Recommended Buyer Guides for Cedar 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

Cedar County in Missouri covers 4 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100) across 3 scored records.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cedar County?
Cedar County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cedar County?
Cedar County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Cedar County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Cedar County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $300 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Cedar County?
The median home build year in Cedar County is 1987. 58% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Cedar County compare to Missouri?
Cedar County has an average Home Safety Score of 77/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Missouri state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Cedar County, MO: HSS 77/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/cedar/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cedar County, MO: HSS 77/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/cedar/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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