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
How Cedar County Compares
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:
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Cedar County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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
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
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 serving Cedar County
5 community water systems serving Cedar County.
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Cedar County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
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.
- 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 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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.