COUNTY REPORT MO

Greene County, Missouri

28 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Throughout Greene County, the 28 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Greene County Compares

Greene County74/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Greene County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
28
Water Systems

Greene 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

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65612 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65645 (53/100)
$195K
Median Home Value
$1,404
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: 13.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 11.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $813, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.353% avg pipe failure probability, 23% of ZIPs at high risk

49.1% 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
16 (16 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 22 total (22 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 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
49.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
23%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $813

Flood $371/yr
Wildfire $236/yr
Water / Lead $77/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

140,252 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

$195K
Median Home Value
$1,404
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 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.9% (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 Greene County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Springfield Public Water System 210,898 439
2 Highlands Sewer & Water Assn Inc. 411 416
3 James River Addition 240 416
4 Colony Cove Mhp 210 416
5 Anniston Public Water System 175 416

28 total water systems serve Greene County.

All ZIP Codes in Greene County

28 ZIP codes tracked in Greene County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65612 Bois D Arc 83 B 0 $249K
2 65765 Turners 83 B 0
3 65781 Willard 83 B 1 $211K
4 65604 Ash Grove 82 B 2 $193K
5 65725 Pleasant Hope 82 B 3 (1 health) $185K
6 65742 Rogersville 82 B 18 (1 health) $277K
7 65619 Brookline 81 B 4 $212K
8 65648 Fair Grove 79 B 6 (1 health) $199K
9 65738 Republic 78 B 1 $195K
10 65770 Walnut Grove 76 B 5 $181K
11 65803 Springfield 75 B 26 (2 health) $158K
12 65805 Springfield 75 B 26 (2 health)
13 65801 Springfield 73 B 26 (2 health)
14 65808 Springfield 73 B 26 (2 health)
15 65814 Springfield 73 B 26 (2 health)
16 65817 Springfield 73 B 26 (2 health)
17 65890 Springfield 73 B 26 (2 health)
18 65897 Springfield 73 B 26 (2 health)
19 65898 Springfield 73 B 26 (2 health)
20 65899 Springfield 73 B 26 (2 health)
21 65802 Springfield 70 B 26 (2 health) $162K
22 65804 Springfield 70 B 26 (2 health) $227K
23 65806 Springfield 70 B 26 (2 health) $86K
24 65807 Springfield 70 B 26 (2 health) $174K
25 65809 Springfield 70 B 26 (2 health) $356K
26 65810 Springfield 70 B 26 (2 health) $283K
27 65644 Elkland 63 C 0 $186K
28 65645 Eudora 53 D 0

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 28 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

24 of 28 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 35 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Greene County?
Greene County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 28 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Greene County?
Greene County is served by 28 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 28 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 $813 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greene County?
The median home build year in Greene County is 1986. 49.1% 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 water safety score of 74/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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