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Randolph County, Missouri

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Spanning 8 ZIP codes, Randolph County lands near the national median for water safety — compliance results are mixed, and the county's middle-grade standing reflects genuine variability rather than a single systemic problem.

How Randolph County Compares

Randolph County68/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Randolph County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Randolph County scores 1 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65243 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65278 (53/100)
$137K
Median Home Value
$1,275
Avg Remediation (93% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Randolph 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: 14.6 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 12.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $433, driven primarily by water_lead

Infrastructure: 0.363% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk

63.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
63.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
13%
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: $433

Water / Lead $225/yr
Energy Code Gap $158/yr
Flood $50/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,490 housing units in Randolph County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 23%
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 Randolph County

$137K
Median Home Value
$1,275
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.7% (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 Randolph County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Thomas Hill Pwsd 1 10,880 10
2 Boone County Pwsd 10 4,963 10
3 HOWARD COUNTY PWSD 2 1,165 7
4 Higbee Public Water System 560 7
5 Macon Company Pwsd 1 12,865 2

11 total water systems serve Randolph County.

All ZIP Codes in Randolph County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Randolph County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65243 Clark 83 B 1 $206K
2 65259 Huntsville 83 B 0 $130K
3 65270 Moberly 82 B 2 $143K
4 65257 Higbee 74 B 7 $117K
5 65239 Cairo 63 C 0 $176K
6 65244 Clifton Hill 53 D 0 $163K
7 65260 Jacksonville 53 D 0 $95K
8 65278 Renick 53 D 0 $82K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Randolph County

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Overview

Randolph County in Missouri covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).

3 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Randolph County?
Randolph 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 Randolph County?
Randolph County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Randolph County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Randolph County is water_lead. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $433 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Randolph County?
The median home build year in Randolph County is 1975. 63.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Randolph County compare to Missouri?
Randolph County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is below the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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