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
How Dade County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $310
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dade County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.3% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dade County, Missouri
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.