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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

Gentry County67/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Gentry County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 64402 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 64438 (53/100)
$115K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Avg Remediation (96% of home value)

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 trend

EPA violation counts by year across Gentry County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
3 (3 health)
2024
7 (7 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

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

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
67.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
75%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
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: $488

Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Water / Lead $213/yr
Flood $50/yr

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

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 36%
1980–1999 16%
2000+ 16%

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

$115K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.2% (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 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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Gentry County?
Gentry County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Gentry County?
Gentry County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Gentry County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Gentry County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $488 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Gentry County?
The median home build year in Gentry County is 1967. 67.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Gentry County compare to Missouri?
Gentry County has an average water safety score of 67/100, which is below the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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