COUNTY REPORT MO

Greene County, Missouri

26 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Greene County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Based on current EPA data, Greene County's 26 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.

How Greene County Compares

Greene County64/100
Missouri avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Greene County Compares

C
County Grade
64/100
Avg Safety Score
26
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Greene County scores 8 points below the Missouri state average (72/100) and 9 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

C
County Grade
64
Avg Safety Score
26
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65781 (65/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65742 (61/100)
$197K
Median Home Value
$1,412
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Greene 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: 13.1 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $974, driven primarily by flood

48.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2024
9 (9 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
48.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
24%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $974

Flood $785/yr
Wildfire $242/yr
Water Infrastructure $132/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

139,478 housing units in Greene County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 24%

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 Greene County

$197K
Median Home Value
$1,412
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Greene County

8 community water systems serving Greene County.

Show all 8 water systems

17 total water systems serve Greene County.

Systems with the most violations in Greene County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Greene County

26 ZIP codes tracked in Greene County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65781 Willard 65 C 3 $211K
2 65801 Springfield 65 C 1
3 65804 Springfield 65 C 1 $227K
4 65806 Springfield 65 C 1 $86K
5 65809 Springfield 65 C 1 $356K
6 65619 Brookline 64 C 6 $212K
7 65807 Springfield 64 C 5 (1 health) $174K
8 65810 Springfield 63 C 6 $283K
9 65738 Republic 62 C 7 $195K
10 65802 Springfield 62 C 4 $162K
11 65803 Springfield 62 C 6 (1 health) $158K
12 65742 Rogersville 61 C 9 (1 health) $277K
13 65604 Ash Grove 4 $193K
14 65612 Bois D Arc 2 $249K
15 65648 Fair Grove 0 $199K
16 65725 Pleasant Hope 2 $185K
17 65765 Turners
18 65770 Walnut Grove 6 $181K
19 65805 Springfield
20 65808 Springfield
21 65814 Springfield
22 65817 Springfield
23 65890 Springfield
24 65897 Springfield 1
25 65898 Springfield
26 65899 Springfield

Recommended Buyer Guides for Greene County

Eight risk categories drive the selection - PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback - and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.

Overview

Greene County in Missouri covers 26 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 12 scored records.

17 of 18 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

← Back to Missouri Home Safety Profile

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Greene County?
Greene 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 Greene County?
Greene County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 26 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greene County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Greene County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $974 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greene County?
The median home build year in Greene County is 1988. 48.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Greene County compare to Missouri?
Greene County has an average Home Safety Score of 64/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Missouri state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Greene County, MO: HSS 64/100; 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/greene/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-missouri-greene,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Greene County, MO: HSS 64/100; 3 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/greene/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

Get safety alerts for Greene, 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.