Scotland County, Missouri
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in Scotland County, the 3 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Scotland County Compares
How Scotland County Compares
Scotland County scores 11 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 10 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $253, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 50% of ZIPs at high risk
59.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Scotland County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
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: $253
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,669 housing units in Scotland 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 Scotland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Scotland 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 Scotland County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Scotland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCOTLAND COUNTY CONS PWSD 1 | 3,360 | 20 |
| 2 | Memphis Public Water System | 1,822 | 20 |
| 3 | Knox County Public Water & Sewer District 1 | 3,947 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Scotland County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Scotland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63555 | Memphis | 69 | C | 20 (5 health) | $143K |
| 2 | 63442 | Granger | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 3 | 63563 | Rutledge | 53 | D | 0 | $188K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Scotland County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Scotland County in Missouri covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.