COUNTY REPORT MO

Jackson County, Missouri

76 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Jackson County: C.

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

Water safety in Jackson County is uneven - some of its 76 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.

How Jackson County Compares

Jackson County63/100
Missouri avg72/100
National avg73/100

How Jackson County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
76
ZIP Codes
24
Water Systems

Jackson County scores 9 points below the Missouri state average (72/100) and 10 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
63
Avg Safety Score
76
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 64058 (67/100)
Lowest ZIP: 64086 (58/100)
$223K
Median Home Value
$2,067
Avg Remediation (93% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jackson 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: 13.3 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 12.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,218, driven primarily by flood

68.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1966
Median Build Year
68.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
39%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
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: $1,218

Flood $1,129/yr
Water / Lead $217/yr
Energy Code Gap $187/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

317,566 housing units in Jackson County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 19%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 20%
2000+ 14%

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 Jackson County

$223K
Median Home Value
$2,067
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Jackson County

8 community water systems serving Jackson County.

Show all 8 water systems

24 total water systems serve Jackson County.

Systems with the most violations in Jackson County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Jackson County

76 ZIP codes tracked in Jackson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 64058 Independence 67 C 0 $196K
2 64052 Independence 66 C 1 $131K
3 64056 Independence 65 C 3 $176K
4 64063 Lees Summit 65 C 5 $243K
5 64081 Lees Summit 65 C 5 $333K
6 64088 Sibley 65 C 1 $321K
7 64016 Buckner 64 C 5 $206K
8 64050 Independence 64 C 4 $137K
9 64054 Independence 64 C 4 $99K
10 64101 Kansas City 64 C 3
11 64102 Kansas City 64 C 3
12 64105 Kansas City 64 C 3 $228K
13 64108 Kansas City 64 C 3 $286K
14 64109 Kansas City 64 C 3 $240K
15 64110 Kansas City 64 C 3 $238K
16 64111 Kansas City 64 C 3 $270K
17 64112 Kansas City 64 C 3 $394K
18 64113 Kansas City 64 C 3 $484K
19 64114 Kansas City 64 C 3 $257K
20 64120 Kansas City 64 C 3
21 64123 Kansas City 64 C 3 $111K
22 64127 Kansas City 64 C 3 $59K
23 64128 Kansas City 64 C 3 $65K
24 64129 Kansas City 64 C 3 $112K
25 64130 Kansas City 64 C 3 $72K
26 64131 Kansas City 64 C 3 $218K
27 64132 Kansas City 64 C 3 $91K
28 64134 Kansas City 64 C 3 $123K
29 64137 Kansas City 64 C 3 $179K
30 64145 Kansas City 64 C 3 $350K
31 64146 Kansas City 64 C 3 $205K
32 64014 Blue Springs 63 C 5 $233K
33 64057 Independence 63 C 4 $236K
34 64126 Kansas City 63 C 4 $55K
35 64136 Kansas City 63 C 4 $179K
36 64030 Grandview 62 C 5 $172K
37 64055 Independence 62 C 7 $173K
38 64133 Kansas City 62 C 6 $166K
39 64138 Kansas City 62 C 6 $165K
40 64015 Blue Springs 61 C 12 $250K
41 64053 Independence 61 C 7 $78K
42 64070 Lone Jack 61 C 11 $345K
43 64075 Oak Grove 61 C 6 $233K
44 64149 Kansas City 61 C 9 $350K
45 64029 Grain Valley 60 C 11 $285K
46 64082 Lees Summit 60 C 12 $381K
47 64139 Kansas City 60 C 10 $394K
48 64147 Kansas City 60 C 7
49 64064 Lees Summit 59 C 13 $376K
50 64086 Lees Summit 58 C 13 $288K
51 64002 Lees Summit
52 64013 Blue Springs
53 64051 Independence
54 64065 Lees Summit 3
55 64066 Levasy
56 64121 Kansas City
57 64141 Kansas City
58 64148 Kansas City
59 64168 Kansas City
60 64170 Kansas City
61 64171 Kansas City
62 64172 Kansas City
63 64179 Kansas City
64 64180 Kansas City
65 64184 Kansas City
66 64185 Kansas City
67 64187 Kansas City
68 64188 Kansas City
69 64191 Kansas City
70 64192 Kansas City
71 64194 Kansas City
72 64196 Kansas City
73 64197 Kansas City
74 64198 Kansas City
75 64199 Kansas City
76 64999 Kansas City

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Overview

Jackson County in Missouri covers 76 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100) across 50 scored records.

50 of 51 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jackson County?
Jackson 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 Jackson County?
Jackson County is served by 24 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 76 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jackson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jackson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,218 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jackson County?
The median home build year in Jackson County is 1966. 68.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Jackson County compare to Missouri?
Jackson County has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Missouri state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Jackson County, MO: HSS 63/100; 42 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/jackson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-missouri-jackson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Jackson County, MO: HSS 63/100; 42 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/jackson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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