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
How Jackson County Compares
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:
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.
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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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
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
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
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
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.
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24 total water systems serve Jackson County.
Systems with the most violations in Jackson County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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 | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jackson County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- 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 Jackson County, Missouri
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.