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Howell County, Missouri

9 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 9 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 9 tracked ZIP records scored
9
ZIP Codes
$145K
Median Home Value
$1,178
Avg Remediation (81% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Howell County, Missouri

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $877, driven primarily by flood

45.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2023
1 (1 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
45.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
33%
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: $877

Flood $733/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Water Infrastructure $128/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

19,209 housing units in Howell County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 22%

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 Howell County

$145K
Median Home Value
$1,178
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Howell County

8 community water systems serving Howell County.

Show all 8 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Howell County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Howell County

9 ZIP codes tracked in Howell County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65548 Mountain View 4 $135K
2 65626 Caulfield $191K
3 65688 Brandsville $603K
4 65775 West Plains 11 (2 health) $178K
5 65777 Moody
6 65788 Peace Valley $87K
7 65789 Pomona 3 $155K
8 65790 Pottersville $88K
9 65793 Willow Springs 3 $132K

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Overview

Howell County in Missouri covers 9 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Howell County?
Howell County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 9 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Howell County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Howell County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $877 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Howell County?
The median home build year in Howell County is 1987. 45.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Howell County, Missouri Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/howell/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Howell County, Missouri Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/howell/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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