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Lewis County, Missouri

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Lewis County earns a high water safety grade — 10 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Lewis County Compares

Lewis County70/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Lewis County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Lewis County scores 1 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 63452 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 63458 (53/100)
$123K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Avg Remediation (138% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Lewis 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: 15.1 (asthma 11%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $765, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.394% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk

68.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1969
Median Build Year
68.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
40%
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: $765

Flood $360/yr
Water / Lead $225/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,157 housing units in Lewis County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 18%
2000+ 16%

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 Lewis County

$123K
Median Home Value
$1,700
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.4% (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 Lewis County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Clark County Cons Pwsd 1 7,140 10
2 Knox County Public Water & Sewer District 1 3,947 5
3 LEWIS COUNTY PWSD 1 1,688 5
4 MARION COUNTY PWSD 1 4,900 5
5 Lagrange Public Water System 874 3

9 total water systems serve Lewis County.

All ZIP Codes in Lewis County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Lewis County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 63452 Lewistown 83 B 0 $88K
2 63440 Ewing 82 B 2 $128K
3 63473 Williamstown 82 B 2 $165K
4 63435 Canton 73 B 1 $134K
5 63448 La Grange 72 B 3 (1 health) $119K
6 63447 La Belle 64 C 2 $85K
7 63438 Durham 63 C 0 $95K
8 63454 Maywood 63 C 0 $186K
9 63457 Monticello 63 C 0 $180K
10 63458 Newark 53 D 0 $74K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lewis County

While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.

Overview

Lewis County in Missouri covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).

5 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lewis County?
Lewis County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 10 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lewis County?
Lewis County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 10 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lewis County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lewis County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $765 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lewis County?
The median home build year in Lewis County is 1969. 68.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Lewis County compare to Missouri?
Lewis County has an average water safety score of 70/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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