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Pike County, Missouri

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Pike County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 7 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.

How Pike County Compares

Pike County63/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Pike County Compares

C
County Grade
63/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Pike County scores 6 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
63
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 63441 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 63433 (53/100)
$145K
Median Home Value
$1,643
Avg Remediation (113% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Pike 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: 15.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 13.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,396, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk

69.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
3 (3 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
3 (3 health)
2024
5 (5 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 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 13.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
69.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
41%
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: $1,396

Flood $971/yr
Water / Lead $257/yr
Energy Code Gap $167/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,468 housing units in Pike County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 21%
2000+ 17%

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 Pike County

$145K
Median Home Value
$1,643
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.3% (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 Pike County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Pike County Pwsd 1 7,590 17
2 Louisiana Public Water System 3,244 10
3 Clarksville Public Water System 442 3
4 Bowling Green Public Water System 4,195 2
5 Curryville Public Water System 255 2

9 total water systems serve Pike County.

All ZIP Codes in Pike County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Pike County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 63441 Frankford 83 B 0 $86K
2 63334 Bowling Green 74 B 2 $146K
3 63336 Clarksville 65 C 3 (1 health) $144K
4 63339 Curryville 58 C 2 $198K
5 63353 Louisiana 56 C 10 (6 health) $102K
6 63344 Eolia 55 C 0 $195K
7 63433 Ashburn 53 D 0

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Overview

Pike County in Missouri covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).

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

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Pike County?
Pike 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 Pike County?
Pike County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pike County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pike County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,396 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pike County?
The median home build year in Pike County is 1975. 69.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pike County compare to Missouri?
Pike County has an average water safety score of 63/100, which is below the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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