Christian County, Missouri
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Christian County shows moderate water quality across its 11 ZIP codes — some areas carry violations worth monitoring.
How Christian County Compares
How Christian County Compares
Christian 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: Christian County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 11.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $864, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.317% avg pipe failure probability, 9% of ZIPs at high risk
48.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $864
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
33,281 housing units in Christian 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 Christian County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Christian 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 Christian 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 Christian County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fordland Public Water System | 800 | 10 |
| 2 | Rogersville Public Water System | 5,602 | 10 |
| 3 | Ozark Correctional Center | 900 | 10 |
| 4 | Ozark Public Water System | 22,000 | 10 |
| 5 | Nixa Public Water System | 24,532 | 8 |
22 total water systems serve Christian County.
All ZIP Codes in Christian County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Christian County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65610 | Billings | 83 | B | 1 | $251K |
| 2 | 65629 | Chadwick | 83 | B | 0 | $258K |
| 3 | 65753 | Sparta | 78 | B | 2 | $215K |
| 4 | 65721 | Ozark | 77 | B | 2 | $254K |
| 5 | 65652 | Fordland | 75 | B | 10 | $227K |
| 6 | 65714 | Nixa | 75 | B | 6 | $261K |
| 7 | 65728 | Ponce De Leon | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 65754 | Spokane | 63 | C | 0 | $171K |
| 9 | 65620 | Bruner | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 65657 | Garrison | 53 | D | 0 | $191K |
| 11 | 65720 | Oldfield | 53 | D | 0 | $185K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Christian County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- 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 Christian County, Missouri
Overview
Christian County in Missouri covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
5 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.