COUNTY REPORT MO

Jefferson County, Missouri

94 ZIP codes · Avg score 55/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

For most households in Jefferson County, the 94 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.

How Jefferson County Compares

Jefferson County55/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Jefferson County Compares

C
County Grade
55/100
Avg Safety Score
94
ZIP Codes
42
Water Systems

Jefferson County scores 14 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 13 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
55
Avg Safety Score
94
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 63070 (74/100)
Lowest ZIP: 63130 (40/100)
$216K
Median Home Value
$1,641
Avg Remediation (76% 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: 13.2 (asthma 11%, diabetes 12.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,735, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.409% avg pipe failure probability, 61% of ZIPs at high risk

74.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↓ Improving trend

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

2022
9 (9 health)
2023
70 (70 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 70 violations. Past 5 years: 85 total (85 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1965
Median Build Year
74.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
Pipe Failure Probability
61%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,735

Flood $1,287/yr
Water / Lead $192/yr
Energy Code Gap $138/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

548,880 housing units in Jefferson County

Pre-1940 26%
1940–1959 24%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 15%
2000+ 11%

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

$216K
Median Home Value
$1,641
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Jefferson County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Jefferson County Pwsd 6 7,500 25
2 Hillsboro Public Water System 3,000 25
3 Jefferson Company Pwsd 8 4,733 24
4 Jefferson County Pwsd 7 6,100 21
5 Raintree Plantation 2,200 21

42 total water systems serve Jefferson County.

All ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

94 ZIP codes tracked in Jefferson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 63070 Pevely 74 B 5 $209K
2 63012 Barnhart 73 B 0 $229K
3 63028 Festus 73 B 1 $222K
4 63048 Herculaneum 73 B 0 $216K
5 63020 De Soto 72 B 3 $173K
6 63050 Hillsboro 72 B 6 (1 health) $256K
7 63052 Imperial 70 B 3 $259K
8 63051 House Springs 68 C 1 $186K
9 63023 Dittmer 66 C 2 $220K
10 63019 Crystal City 65 C 3 (3 health) $170K
11 63016 Cedar Hill 63 C 15 (2 health) $207K
12 63030 Fletcher 63 C 0 $192K
13 63032 Florissant 63 C 0
14 63040 Grover 63 C 0 $409K
15 63053 Kimmswick 63 C 0 $217K
16 63103 Saint Louis 63 C 0 $205K
17 63104 Saint Louis 63 C 0 $250K
18 63106 Saint Louis 63 C 0 $187K
19 63110 Saint Louis 63 C 0 $315K
20 63113 Saint Louis 63 C 0 $76K
21 63115 Saint Louis 63 C 0 $62K
22 63140 Saint Louis 63 C 0 $84K
23 63145 Saint Louis 63 C 0
24 63157 Saint Louis 63 C 0
25 63166 Saint Louis 63 C 0
26 63177 Saint Louis 63 C 0
27 63626 Blackwell 63 C 0 $118K
28 63010 Arnold 55 C 1 $214K
29 63066 Morse Mill 55 C 0
30 63101 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $228K
31 63102 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $179K
32 63105 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $736K
33 63107 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $57K
34 63108 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $337K
35 63109 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $245K
36 63112 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $216K
37 63117 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $330K
38 63118 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $211K
39 63120 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $52K
40 63134 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $92K
41 63139 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $199K
42 63147 Saint Louis 55 C 0 $70K
43 63041 Grubville 53 D 0
44 63047 Hematite 53 D 0
45 63057 Liguori 53 D 0
46 63061 Luebbering 53 D 0 $267K
47 63065 Mapaville 53 D 0
48 63150 Saint Louis 53 D 0
49 63151 Saint Louis 53 D 0
50 63155 Saint Louis 53 D 0
51 63156 Saint Louis 53 D 0
52 63158 Saint Louis 53 D 0
53 63160 Saint Louis 53 D 0
54 63163 Saint Louis 53 D 0
55 63164 Saint Louis 53 D 0
56 63167 Saint Louis 53 D 0
57 63169 Saint Louis 53 D 0
58 63171 Saint Louis 53 D 0
59 63178 Saint Louis 53 D 0
60 63179 Saint Louis 53 D 0
61 63180 Saint Louis 53 D 0
62 63182 Saint Louis 53 D 0
63 63188 Saint Louis 53 D 0
64 63195 Saint Louis 53 D 0
65 63197 Saint Louis 53 D 0
66 63199 Saint Louis 53 D 0
67 63043 Maryland Heights 50 D 0 $216K
68 63044 Bridgeton 50 D 0 $232K
69 63074 Saint Ann 50 D 0 $120K
70 63111 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $116K
71 63116 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $161K
72 63119 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $331K
73 63121 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $94K
74 63126 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $287K
75 63127 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $594K
76 63131 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $734K
77 63132 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $404K
78 63133 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $59K
79 63137 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $79K
80 63141 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $572K
81 63143 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $226K
82 63146 Saint Louis 50 D 0 $284K
83 63114 Saint Louis 45 D 0 $110K
84 63122 Saint Louis 45 D 0 $450K
85 63123 Saint Louis 45 D 0 $205K
86 63124 Saint Louis 45 D 0 $967K
87 63125 Saint Louis 45 D 0 $166K
88 63128 Saint Louis 45 D 0 $320K
89 63129 Saint Louis 45 D 0 $279K
90 63135 Saint Louis 45 D 0 $96K
91 63136 Saint Louis 45 D 0 $77K
92 63144 Saint Louis 45 D 0 $279K
93 63088 Valley Park 40 D 0 $232K
94 63130 Saint Louis 40 D 0 $286K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Jefferson County

Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Jefferson County in Missouri covers 94 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (55/100).

10 of 94 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jefferson County?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
Jefferson County is served by 42 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 94 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jefferson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jefferson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,735 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jefferson County?
The median home build year in Jefferson County is 1965. 74.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Jefferson County compare to Missouri?
Jefferson County has an average water safety score of 55/100, which is below the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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