Gentry County, Missouri
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Gentry County: 4 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Gentry County Compares
How Gentry County Compares
Gentry County scores 2 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $488, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.44% avg pipe failure probability, 75% of ZIPs at high risk
67.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Gentry County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $488
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,978 housing units in Gentry 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 Gentry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Gentry 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 Gentry 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 Gentry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gentry County Pwsd 1 | 1,375 | 14 |
| 2 | WORTH COUNTY PWSD 1 | 1,497 | 14 |
| 3 | Gentry County Pwsd 2 | 925 | 12 |
| 4 | DEKALB COUNTY PWSD 1 | 7,635 | 12 |
| 5 | King City Public Water System | 1,100 | 12 |
8 total water systems serve Gentry County.
All ZIP Codes in Gentry County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Gentry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64402 | Albany | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) | $102K |
| 2 | 64453 | Gentry | 72 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 64463 | King City | 61 | C | 12 (9 health) | $129K |
| 4 | 64438 | Darlington | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Gentry County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Gentry County in Missouri covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations 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.