Schuyler County, Missouri
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Schuyler County, EPA compliance data for 8 ZIP codes sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean either.
How Schuyler County Compares
How Schuyler County Compares
Schuyler County scores 4 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Schuyler County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $455, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.399% avg pipe failure probability, 63% of ZIPs at high risk
71.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $455
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,585 housing units in Schuyler 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 Schuyler County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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 Schuyler County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHUYLER COUNTY CONSOLIDATED PWSD 1 | 3,482 | 11 |
| 2 | GLENWOOD PWS | 195 | 8 |
| 3 | Lancaster Public Water System | 728 | 2 |
| 4 | SCOTLAND COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 | 3,360 | 1 |
| 5 | Downing Public Water System | 335 | 1 |
7 total water systems serve Schuyler County.
All ZIP Codes in Schuyler County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Schuyler County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63536 | Downing | 83 | B | 1 | $127K |
| 2 | 63541 | Glenwood | 78 | B | 8 | $124K |
| 3 | 63561 | Queen City | 72 | B | 0 | $109K |
| 4 | 63548 | Lancaster | 71 | B | 2 | $153K |
| 5 | 63535 | Coatsville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 63546 | Greentop | 53 | D | 0 | $145K |
| 7 | 63551 | Livonia | 53 | D | 0 | $224K |
| 8 | 63567 | Worthington | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Schuyler County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.5% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Schuyler County, Missouri
Overview
Schuyler County in Missouri covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
3 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.