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Jefferson County, Missouri

18 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B

ZipCheckup grade for Jefferson County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

18 ZIP codes, one county grade: Jefferson County scores in ZipCheckup's upper tier.

How Jefferson County Compares

Jefferson County79/100
Missouri avg71/100
National avg73/100

How Jefferson County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
18
ZIP Codes
25
Water Systems

Jefferson County scores 8 points above the Missouri state average (71/100) and 6 points above the national average (73/100).

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

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
18
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 63010 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 63028 (73/100)
$215K
Median Home Value
$713
Avg Remediation (0.33% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jefferson 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: 13.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 11.2%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $2,005, largest modeled factor: Flood

42% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
42%
Pre-1980 Housing
40/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
36%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,005

Flood $2,200/yr
Water / Lead $104/yr
Energy Code Gap $103/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

76,202 housing units in Jefferson County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 26%

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 Jefferson County

$215K
Median Home Value
$713
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Jefferson County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 Jefferson County residents

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems mapped to Jefferson County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Jefferson County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

25 water systems mapped to Jefferson County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Jefferson County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

18 ZIP codes tracked in Jefferson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 63010 Arnold 83 B 2 $214K
2 63047 Hematite 82 B 2 —
3 63052 Imperial 81 B 8 $259K
4 63016 Cedar Hill 80 B 6 (1 health) $207K
5 63051 House Springs 80 B 7 $186K
6 63070 Pevely 80 B 7 $209K
7 63012 Barnhart 78 B 11 $229K
8 63019 Crystal City 78 B 7 (3 health) $170K
9 63020 De Soto 78 B 9 (1 health) $173K
10 63050 Hillsboro 78 B 9 (1 health) $256K
11 63048 Herculaneum 77 B 11 (3 health) $216K
12 63028 Festus 73 B 15 (4 health) $222K
13 63023 Dittmer — — 1 $220K
14 63053 Kimmswick — — $217K
15 63057 Liguori — — —
16 63065 Mapaville — — —
17 63066 Morse Mill — — —
18 63630 Cadet — — 4 $112K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Jefferson County

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

Overview

Jefferson County in Missouri covers 18 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100) across 12 scored records.

14 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 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

Is water safe in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County receives an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (18 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Jefferson County?
We map 25 public water systems to 18 ZIP codes in our data for Jefferson County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jefferson County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Jefferson County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $2,005 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Jefferson County?
The median home build year in Jefferson County is 1985. 42% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Jefferson County compare to Missouri?
Jefferson County has an average Home Safety Score of 79/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Missouri state average of 71/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Jefferson County, MO: HSS 79/100; 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/jefferson/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Jefferson County, MO: HSS 79/100; 4 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/jefferson/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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