Pulaski County, Missouri
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 10 ZIP codes in Pulaski County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Pulaski County Compares
How Pulaski County Compares
Pulaski County scores 3 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pulaski County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.7 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 9.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,425, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.333% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
46.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Pulaski County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,425
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
22,917 housing units in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulaski County Pwsd 2 | 8,038 | 25 |
| 2 | PULASKI COUNTY PWSD 1 | 4,000 | 16 |
| 3 | Waynesville Public Water System | 5,460 | 15 |
| 4 | Pulaski County Pwsd 3 | 1,113 | 14 |
| 5 | ST ROBERT PWS | 5,192 | 14 |
21 total water systems serve Pulaski County.
All ZIP Codes in Pulaski County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Pulaski County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65473 | Fort Leonard Wood | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 65534 | Laquey | 82 | B | 1 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 65452 | Crocker | 80 | B | 4 | $132K |
| 4 | 65556 | Richland | 77 | B | 1 (1 health) | $117K |
| 5 | 65459 | Dixon | 75 | B | 3 | $166K |
| 6 | 65550 | Newburg | 72 | B | 8 (1 health) | $155K |
| 7 | 65584 | Saint Robert | 70 | B | 8 | $208K |
| 8 | 65583 | Waynesville | 67 | C | 6 | $209K |
| 9 | 65470 | Falcon | 63 | C | 0 | $186K |
| 10 | 65457 | Devils Elbow | 55 | C | 0 | $219K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pulaski County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Pulaski County, Missouri
Overview
Pulaski County in Missouri covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).
7 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.