COUNTY REPORT MO

Clinton County, Missouri

Name: Home Safety Data for Clinton County, Missouri
Creator: ZipCheckup
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5 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Clinton County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Covering 5 ZIP codes, Clinton County falls in the average tier for tap water safety - violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.

How Clinton County Compares

Clinton County60/100

Missouri avg72/100

National avg73/100

How Clinton County Compares

County Grade

60/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

Clinton County scores 12 points below the Missouri state average (72/100) and 13 points below 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:

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Gower

Best ZIP: 64454 (62/100)

Plattsburg

Lowest ZIP: 64477 (58/100)

$213K

Median Home Value

$2,260

Avg Remediation (106% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Clinton County, Missouri

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 12%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $570, driven primarily by flood

54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)

Diabetes 12% (national: 10.5%)

Obesity 39.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1988

Median Build Year

54%

Pre-1978 Housing

40/100

Infrastructure Stress Indicator

40%

ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Low

Lead Pipe Risk

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: $570

Flood $200/yr

Water / Lead $170/yr

Water Infrastructure $150/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

5,415 housing units in Clinton County

Pre-1940 16%

1940–1959 8%

1960–1979 29%

1980–1999 23%

2000+ 24%

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 Clinton County

$213K

Median Home Value

$2,260

Est. Remediation Cost

1.1%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clinton 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 Clinton County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)

Diabetes 12% (US avg: 11%)

Obesity 39.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Clinton County

8 community water systems serving Clinton County.

Dekalb County Pwsd 1
Serves ~7,635 people 1 violation

C
Clinton Company Pwsd 4 Sys 1
Serves ~4,968 people 7 violations

C
Clinton County Pwsd 3
Serves ~3,722 people 1 violation

C
Andrew County Pwsd 2
Serves ~3,580 people

C
Clay County Pwsd 3
Serves ~3,447 people

C
Lathrop Public Water System
Serves ~2,945 people 1 violation

Show all 8 water systems

Clay County Pwsd 9
Serves ~2,465 people 1 violation

C
Plattsburg Public Water System
Serves ~2,354 people 3 violations

C

11 total water systems serve Clinton County.

Systems with the most violations in Clinton County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

Clinton Company Pwsd 4 Sys 1
Serves ~4,968 people 7 violations

C
Clinton County Pwsd 4 Sys 2
Serves ~840 people 4 violations

C
Plattsburg Public Water System
Serves ~2,354 people 3 violations

C
Platte County Pwsd 8
Serves ~1,200 people 2 violations

C
Dekalb County Pwsd 1
Serves ~7,635 people 1 violation

C

All ZIP Codes in Clinton County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Clinton County.

#	ZIP Code	City	Safety Score	Grade	Violations	Home Value
1	64454	Gower	62	C	10 (2 health)	$238K
2	64493	Turney	61	C	12 (4 health)	$213K
3	64492	Trimble	60	C	14 (2 health)	$206K
4	64477	Plattsburg	58	C	16 (4 health)	$221K
5	64465	Lathrop	—	—	18 (4 health)	$181K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Clinton County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1978
Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
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 Clinton County, Missouri

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant trends, and enforcement actions across the county

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Home Affordability

Remediation costs vs. home values, equity trap analysis by ZIP

$2,260 avg remediation

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history and recorded rated-zone context across the county, plus FEMA property-map guidance

Overview

Clinton County in Missouri covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (60/100) across 4 scored records.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Clinton County?

Clinton County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.

How many water systems serve Clinton County?

Clinton County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.

What is the biggest environmental risk in Clinton County?

The primary environmental risk factor in Clinton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $570 per homeowner.

How old are homes in Clinton County?

The median home build year in Clinton County is 1988. 54% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How does Clinton County compare to Missouri?

Clinton County has an average Home Safety Score of 60/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Missouri state average of 72/100.

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