COUNTY REPORT MO

Laclede County, Missouri

6 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

The systems supplying Laclede County's 6 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.

How Laclede County Compares

Laclede County65/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Laclede County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Laclede County scores 4 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
6
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65662 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65722 (53/100)
$158K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Avg Remediation (70% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Laclede 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: 15.7 (asthma 11%, diabetes 14.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $657, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.322% avg pipe failure probability

52.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
52.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $657

Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $167/yr
Water / Lead $100/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

16,157 housing units in Laclede County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 24%

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 Laclede County

$158K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.2% (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 Laclede County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Laclede County Pwsd 1 8,550 2
2 LEBANON PWS 15,442 2
3 Laclede County Pwsd 3 6,075 2
4 Camden County Pwsd 2 1,600 2
5 Laclede County Pwsd 2 510 2

8 total water systems serve Laclede County.

All ZIP Codes in Laclede County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Laclede County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65662 Grovespring 83 B 0 $158K
2 65536 Lebanon 77 B 2 $159K
3 65463 Eldridge 63 C 0 $141K
4 65591 Montreal 63 C 0 $142K
5 65590 Long Lane 53 D 0 $188K
6 65722 Phillipsburg 53 D 0 $159K

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Overview

Laclede County in Missouri covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).

1 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Laclede County?
Laclede 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 Laclede County?
Laclede County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Laclede County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Laclede County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $657 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Laclede County?
The median home build year in Laclede County is 1987. 52.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Laclede County compare to Missouri?
Laclede County has an average water safety score of 65/100, which is below the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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