Dent County, Missouri
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Dent County — 2 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Dent County Compares
How Dent County Compares
Dent 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
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $865, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability
53% 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: $865
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,414 housing units in Dent 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 Dent County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dent 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 Dent County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Dent County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SALEM PWS | 4,736 | 2 |
| 2 | Dent County Pwsd 1 | 1,122 | 2 |
| 3 | Texas County Pwsd 4 | 2,398 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Dent County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Dent County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65560 | Salem | 77 | B | 2 | $142K |
| 2 | 65501 | Jadwin | 63 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dent County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Dent County in Missouri covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
1 of 2 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.