COUNTY REPORT MO

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

Cedar County72/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Cedar County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 64744 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65607 (53/100)
$163K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (37% of home value)

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 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
2 (2 health)

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

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%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
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: $170

Energy Code Gap $120/yr
Water / Lead $50/yr

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

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 36%
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

$163K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
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 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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Cedar County?
Cedar County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Cedar County?
Cedar County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 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 $170 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 water safety score of 72/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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