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Pettis County, Missouri

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Pettis County's 7 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Pettis County Compares

Pettis County80/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Pettis County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Pettis County scores 11 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65350 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65333 (76/100)
$160K
Median Home Value
$1,471
Avg Remediation (92% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Pettis 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: 14.1 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $561, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.363% avg pipe failure probability

60.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
60.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $561

Flood $286/yr
Water / Lead $186/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

20,175 housing units in Pettis County

Pre-1940 16%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 16%

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 Pettis County

$160K
Median Home Value
$1,471
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (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 Pettis County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Pettis/johnson/saline Pwsd 1 1,000 15
2 Sedalia Public Water System 21,725 12
3 La Monte Public Water System 1,120 7
4 Show Me Christian Youth Home 30 7
5 Green Ridge Public Water System 450 3

17 total water systems serve Pettis County.

All ZIP Codes in Pettis County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Pettis County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65350 Smithton 83 B 0 $124K
2 65360 Windsor 83 B 0 $123K
3 65332 Green Ridge 82 B 3 (1 health) $220K
4 65334 Hughesville 80 B 2 $173K
5 65301 Sedalia 77 B 2 $160K
6 65337 La Monte 77 B 7 $166K
7 65333 Houstonia 76 B 1 $116K

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Overview

Pettis County in Missouri covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

5 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Pettis County?
Pettis County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Pettis County?
Pettis County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pettis County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pettis County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $561 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pettis County?
The median home build year in Pettis County is 1975. 60.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pettis County compare to Missouri?
Pettis County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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