Cedar County, Missouri
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water utilities serving Cedar County's 3 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
How Cedar County Compares
Cedar County scores 3 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $170, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.445% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
58% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Cedar County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 2 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: $170
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,222 housing units in Cedar 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 Cedar County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Cedar County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barton Dade Cedar Jasp Countycons Pwsd 1 | 9,523 | 9 |
| 2 | STOCKTON PWS | 1,892 | 8 |
| 3 | Stockton Hills Water Company | 400 | 8 |
| 4 | Agape Land Management | 250 | 8 |
| 5 | Village of Umber View Heights Public Water System | 50 | 8 |
8 total water systems serve Cedar County.
All ZIP Codes in Cedar County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Cedar County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64744 | El Dorado Springs | 82 | B | 1 (1 health) | $164K |
| 2 | 65785 | Stockton | 81 | B | 8 (2 health) | $162K |
| 3 | 65607 | Caplinger Mills | 53 | D | 0 | — |
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Cedar County in Missouri covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.