Perry County, Missouri
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in Perry County, the 10 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Perry County Compares
How Perry County Compares
Perry County scores 4 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Perry County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,086, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.429% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
73.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,086
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,235 housing units in Perry 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 Perry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Perry County Pwsd 1 South | 8,545 | 27 |
| 2 | Altenburg Public Water System | 341 | 25 |
| 3 | Perry County Pwsd 1 | 2,023 | 15 |
| 4 | Perry County Pwsd 2 | 750 | 15 |
| 5 | PERRYVILLE PWS | 8,555 | 15 |
11 total water systems serve Perry County.
All ZIP Codes in Perry County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Perry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63746 | Farrar | 83 | B | 1 | — |
| 2 | 63748 | Frohna | 81 | B | 2 | $149K |
| 3 | 63462 | Perry | 79 | B | 3 | $152K |
| 4 | 63732 | Altenburg | 77 | B | 10 | $177K |
| 5 | 63770 | Old Appleton | 63 | C | 0 | $111K |
| 6 | 63776 | Mc Bride | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 63775 | Perryville | 54 | D | 15 | $192K |
| 8 | 63737 | Brazeau | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 9 | 63783 | Uniontown | 53 | D | 0 | $86K |
| 10 | 63673 | Saint Mary | 50 | D | 0 | $217K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Perry 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 — 73.9% 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 Perry County, Missouri
Overview
Perry County in Missouri covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
5 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.