COUNTY REPORT MO

Daviess County, Missouri

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Daviess County earns a high water safety grade — 7 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Daviess County Compares

Daviess County74/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Daviess County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Daviess County scores 5 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 64636 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 64689 (53/100)
$125K
Median Home Value
$643
Avg Remediation (51% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Daviess 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: 15.7 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $294, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.363% avg pipe failure probability

62.6% 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 38.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
62.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $294

Water / Lead $150/yr
Energy Code Gap $116/yr
Flood $29/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,790 housing units in Daviess County

Pre-1940 23%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 25%

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 Daviess County

$125K
Median Home Value
$643
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.8% (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 Daviess County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Daviess County Pwsd 2 2,448 5
2 DAVIESS COUNTY PWSD 1 2,165 5
3 Daviess County Pwsd 3 400 5
4 Gallatin Public Water System 1,821 3
5 Livingston County Pwsd 4 1,507 3

14 total water systems serve Daviess County.

All ZIP Codes in Daviess County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Daviess County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 64636 Coffey 83 B 1 $87K
2 64647 Jameson 83 B 0 $57K
3 64648 Jamesport 83 B 1 $107K
4 64620 Altamont 82 B 2 $267K
5 64640 Gallatin 81 B 2 $177K
6 64657 Mc Fall 53 D 0 $125K
7 64689 Winston 53 D 0 $125K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Daviess County

Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.

Overview

Daviess County in Missouri covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

← Back to Missouri water quality report

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Daviess County?
Daviess County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Daviess County?
Daviess County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Daviess County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Daviess County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $294 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Daviess County?
The median home build year in Daviess County is 1973. 62.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Daviess County compare to Missouri?
Daviess County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

Get safety alerts for Daviess, Missouri

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool — no phone call required.