Morgan County, Missouri
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Morgan: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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
How Morgan County Compares
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: 2026-07-19
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $524, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.404% avg pipe failure probability, 57% of ZIPs at high risk
63.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Morgan County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $524
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Morgan County
8 community water systems serving Morgan County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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11 total water systems serve Morgan County.
Systems with the most violations in Morgan County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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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
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63.7% 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 Morgan County, Missouri
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.