COUNTY REPORT MO

Crawford County, Missouri

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Crawford County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 6 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.

How Crawford County Compares

Crawford County71/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Crawford County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Crawford County scores 2 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65441 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65586 (53/100)
$130K
Median Home Value
$1,717
Avg Remediation (132% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Crawford 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: 15.8 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,078, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.36% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

59.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
59.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $1,078

Flood $467/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water / Lead $192/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,399 housing units in Crawford County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 23%

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 Crawford County

$130K
Median Home Value
$1,717
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.9% (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 Crawford County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Cuba Public Water System 3,292 2
2 Route 66 Homes 40 2
3 Bourbon Public Water System 1,524 1
4 Sullivan Public Water System 7,081 1
5 Village of West Sullivan Public Water System 343 1

11 total water systems serve Crawford County.

All ZIP Codes in Crawford County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Crawford County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65441 Bourbon 83 B 1 $185K
2 65535 Leasburg 83 B 0 $130K
3 65453 Cuba 82 B 2 $184K
4 65565 Steelville 73 B 1 $123K
5 65446 Cherryville 53 D 0 $107K
6 65586 Wesco 53 D 0

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Overview

Crawford County in Missouri covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).

3 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Crawford County?
Crawford County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 6 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Crawford County?
Crawford County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Crawford County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Crawford County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,078 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Crawford County?
The median home build year in Crawford County is 1972. 59.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Crawford County compare to Missouri?
Crawford County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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