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
How Greene County Compares
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
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.
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Greene County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $813
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
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
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
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.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Greene County, Missouri
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.