Chariton County, Missouri
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Chariton County's 8 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Chariton County Compares
How Chariton County Compares
Chariton County scores 0 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Chariton County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 14%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $825, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.431% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk
78.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Chariton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 4 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $825
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,306 housing units in Chariton 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 Chariton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Chariton 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 Chariton 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 Chariton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chariton Linn County Pwsd 3 | 5,913 | 10 |
| 2 | CHARITON COUNTY PWSD 2 | 1,078 | 8 |
| 3 | Mo American Brunswick | 858 | 4 |
| 4 | KEYTESVILLE PWS | 500 | 4 |
| 5 | Thomas Hill Pwsd 1 | 10,880 | 2 |
8 total water systems serve Chariton County.
All ZIP Codes in Chariton County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Chariton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65281 | Salisbury | 83 | B | 0 | $141K |
| 2 | 64660 | Mendon | 81 | B | 2 | $207K |
| 3 | 65261 | Keytesville | 78 | B | 4 (2 health) | $112K |
| 4 | 65236 | Brunswick | 76 | B | 4 | $99K |
| 5 | 64676 | Rothville | 63 | C | 0 | $83K |
| 6 | 65286 | Triplett | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 64639 | De Witt | 53 | D | 0 | $78K |
| 8 | 65246 | Dalton | 53 | D | 0 | $58K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chariton County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 78.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Chariton County, Missouri
Overview
Chariton County in Missouri covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
3 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.