COUNTY REPORT MO

Dade County, Missouri

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

The 8 water systems serving Dade County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Dade County Compares

Dade County70/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Dade County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Dade County scores 1 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65635 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65752 (53/100)
$141K
Median Home Value
$438
Avg Remediation (31% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Dade 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: 16.6 (asthma 11%, diabetes 15.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $310, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability, 38% of ZIPs at high risk

59.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
59.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
38%
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: $310

Water / Lead $175/yr
Energy Code Gap $135/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,295 housing units in Dade County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 17%

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 Dade County

$141K
Median Home Value
$438
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.3% (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 Dade County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 ARCOLA PWS 45 7
2 Everton Public Water System 352 3
3 Barton Dade Cedar Jasp Countycons Pwsd 1 9,523 1
4 Lockwood Public Water System 936 1
5 Liberty Utilities Bolivar 11,000 0

8 total water systems serve Dade County.

All ZIP Codes in Dade County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Dade County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65635 Dadeville 83 B 0 $194K
2 65661 Greenfield 83 B 0 $126K
3 65603 Arcola 82 B 7 (1 health) $280K
4 65646 Everton 80 B 3 $174K
5 65682 Lockwood 73 B 1 $148K
6 64756 Jerico Springs 53 D 0 $90K
7 65601 Aldrich 53 D 0 $134K
8 65752 South Greenfield 53 D 0 $98K

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Overview

Dade County in Missouri covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).

3 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Dade County?
Dade County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Dade County?
Dade County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dade County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Dade County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $310 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Dade County?
The median home build year in Dade County is 1974. 59.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Dade County compare to Missouri?
Dade County has an average water safety score of 70/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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