Monroe County, Missouri
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Monroe County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Monroe County earns a high water safety grade - 6 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Monroe County Compares
How Monroe County Compares
Monroe County scores 9 points above the Missouri state average (72/100) and 8 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 Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Monroe County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $548, driven primarily by flood
52% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Monroe County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $548
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,107 housing units in Monroe 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 Monroe County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Monroe 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 Monroe County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Monroe County
5 community water systems serving Monroe County.
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Systems with the most violations in Monroe County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
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- B
All ZIP Codes in Monroe County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Monroe County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65258 | Holliday | 82 | B | 5 | $169K |
| 2 | 65263 | Madison | 82 | B | 5 | $124K |
| 3 | 65275 | Paris | 81 | B | 8 | $143K |
| 4 | 65283 | Stoutsville | 81 | B | 8 | $231K |
| 5 | 63456 | Monroe City | 80 | B | 9 | $151K |
| 6 | 65282 | Santa Fe | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Monroe County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Monroe County, Missouri
Overview
Monroe County in Missouri covers 6 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 5 scored records.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.