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Morgan County, Missouri

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Morgan County's 7 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.

How Morgan County Compares

Morgan County78/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Morgan County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Morgan County scores 9 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65011 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65329 (53/100)
$160K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Avg Remediation (62% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Morgan 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: 16.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $374, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.367% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk

63.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2024
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1979
Median Build Year
63.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
Pipe Failure Probability
43%
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: $374

Flood $143/yr
Water / Lead $129/yr
Energy Code Gap $103/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,976 housing units in Morgan County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 19%

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 Morgan County

$160K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.8% (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 Morgan County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Versailles Public Water System 2,539 10
2 Zwanzig Mhp 50 10
3 10 4 Water System 160 2
4 Laurie Public Water System 990 2
5 Morgan County Pwsd # 2 1,298 2

11 total water systems serve Morgan County.

All ZIP Codes in Morgan County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Morgan County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65011 Barnett 83 B 0 $141K
2 65037 Gravois Mills 83 B 0 $250K
3 65078 Stover 82 B 2 (1 health) $116K
4 65354 Syracuse 82 B 2 $168K
5 65038 Laurie 81 B 2
6 65084 Versailles 79 B 10 (1 health) $153K
7 65329 Florence 53 D 0 $336K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Morgan County

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Overview

Morgan County in Missouri covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Morgan County?
Morgan County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Morgan County?
Morgan County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Morgan County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Morgan County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $374 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Morgan County?
The median home build year in Morgan County is 1979. 63.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Morgan County compare to Missouri?
Morgan County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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