McDonald County, Missouri
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Homeowners across McDonald County's 10 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How McDonald County Compares
How McDonald County Compares
McDonald County scores 2 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: McDonald County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 15.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,261, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.366% avg pipe failure probability, 30% of ZIPs at high risk
61.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across McDonald County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,261
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,355 housing units in McDonald 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 McDonald County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in McDonald 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 McDonald County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in McDonald County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineville Public Water System | 791 | 17 |
| 2 | Sky Blue Water Inc. | 75 | 15 |
| 3 | Mc Donald County Pwsd 2 | 1,500 | 8 |
| 4 | Lanagan Public Water System | 373 | 8 |
| 5 | Anderson Public Water System | 1,961 | 5 |
9 total water systems serve McDonald County.
All ZIP Codes in McDonald County
10 ZIP codes tracked in McDonald County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64867 | Stella | 83 | B | 1 | $154K |
| 2 | 64843 | Goodman | 82 | B | 3 | $113K |
| 3 | 64861 | Rocky Comfort | 82 | B | 2 | $158K |
| 4 | 64847 | Lanagan | 76 | B | 8 | $55K |
| 5 | 64831 | Anderson | 72 | B | 2 | $148K |
| 6 | 64854 | Noel | 68 | C | 0 | $92K |
| 7 | 64856 | Pineville | 66 | C | 15 (3 health) | $174K |
| 8 | 64863 | South West City | 63 | C | 0 | $150K |
| 9 | 65730 | Powell | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 10 | 64868 | Tiff City | 53 | D | 0 | $95K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for McDonald 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 McDonald County, Missouri
Overview
McDonald County in Missouri covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
6 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.