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Nodaway County, Missouri

14 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Spanning 14 ZIP codes, Nodaway County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.

How Nodaway County Compares

Nodaway County59/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Nodaway County Compares

C
County Grade
59/100
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

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

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

C
County Grade
59
Avg Safety Score
14
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 64487 (68/100)
Lowest ZIP: 64476 (40/100)
$106K
Median Home Value
$2,279
Avg Remediation (214% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Nodaway 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: 12.9 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 10.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $539, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.436% avg pipe failure probability, 71% of ZIPs at high risk

73.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
7 (7 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 11 total (11 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 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1959
Median Build Year
73.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
44%
Pipe Failure Probability
71%
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: $539

Water / Lead $275/yr
Energy Code Gap $193/yr
Flood $71/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,266 housing units in Nodaway County

Pre-1940 21%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 21%

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 Nodaway County

$106K
Median Home Value
$2,279
Est. Remediation Cost
2.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Nodaway County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.1% (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 Nodaway County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Nodaway County Pwsd 1 6,428 38
2 Gentry County Pwsd 2 925 19
3 Hopkins Public Water System 550 12
4 RAVENWOOD PWS 420 10
5 Maryville Public Water System 10,775 9

13 total water systems serve Nodaway County.

All ZIP Codes in Nodaway County

14 ZIP codes tracked in Nodaway County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 64487 Skidmore 68 C 0 $86K
2 64423 Barnard 66 C 1 $148K
3 64445 Elmo 66 C 0 $100K
4 64475 Parnell 66 C 0 $100K
5 64461 Hopkins 65 C 12 (1 health) $106K
6 64479 Ravenwood 65 C 10 (1 health) $134K
7 64455 Graham 64 C 4 $81K
8 64468 Maryville 64 C 9 (3 health) $200K
9 64428 Burlington Junction 61 C 2 (1 health) $102K
10 64433 Conception 53 D 0 $106K
11 64434 Conception Junction 53 D 0 $194K
12 64457 Guilford 53 D 0 $101K
13 64432 Clyde 40 D 0 $113K
14 64476 Pickering 40 D 0 $109K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Nodaway County

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Overview

Nodaway County in Missouri covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).

6 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Nodaway County?
Nodaway County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Nodaway County?
Nodaway County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 14 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Nodaway County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Nodaway County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $539 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Nodaway County?
The median home build year in Nodaway County is 1959. 73.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Nodaway County compare to Missouri?
Nodaway County has an average water safety score of 59/100, which is below the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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