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Platte County, Missouri

17 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Compared to top-scoring counties, Platte County's 17 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.

How Platte County Compares

Platte County62/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Platte County Compares

C
County Grade
62/100
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
19
Water Systems

Platte County scores 7 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
62
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 64092 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 64448 (40/100)
$293K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Platte 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: 12.3 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 10.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $713, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability, 24% of ZIPs at high risk

57.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2023)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
2 (2 health)
2023
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 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 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
57.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
24%
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: $713

Flood $494/yr
Energy Code Gap $111/yr
Water / Lead $103/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

45,324 housing units in Platte County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 31%

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 Platte County

$293K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.3% (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 Platte County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Platte County Pwsd 3 615 16
2 Platte Company Pwsd 4 9,552 13
3 PLATTE COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 6,900 12
4 Weston Public Water System 1,850 12
5 Platte County Pwsd 7 1,725 12

19 total water systems serve Platte County.

All ZIP Codes in Platte County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Platte County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 64092 Waldron 70 B 0
2 64153 Kansas City 70 B 1 $331K
3 64154 Kansas City 66 C 1 $351K
4 64163 Kansas City 66 C 1 $207K
5 64164 Kansas City 66 C 1
6 64190 Kansas City 66 C 1
7 64195 Kansas City 66 C 1
8 64151 Kansas City 65 C 1 $293K
9 64098 Weston 64 C 12 (1 health) $311K
10 64079 Platte City 63 C 4 $326K
11 64444 Edgerton 63 C 1 $218K
12 64439 Dearborn 62 C 2 $202K
13 64018 Camden Point 61 C 2 (1 health) $271K
14 64152 Kansas City 60 C 1 $334K
15 64150 Riverside 58 C 4 $323K
16 64028 Farley 53 D 0 $183K
17 64448 Faucett 40 D 0 $199K

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Overview

Platte County in Missouri covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).

14 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Platte County?
Platte 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 Platte County?
Platte County is served by 19 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 17 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Platte County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Platte County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $713 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Platte County?
The median home build year in Platte County is 1978. 57.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Platte County compare to Missouri?
Platte County has an average water safety score of 62/100, which is below the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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