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
How Daviess County Compares
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
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.
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
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: $294
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
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
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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.6% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Daviess County, Missouri
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.