COUNTY REPORT MO

Shannon County, Missouri

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Shannon County's 4 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Shannon County Compares

Shannon County75/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Shannon County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

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

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

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65438 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65546 (53/100)
$156K
Median Home Value
$1,300
Avg Remediation (84% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $630, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.353% avg pipe failure probability

57% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
57%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $630

Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $150/yr
Water / Lead $113/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,071 housing units in Shannon County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 22%

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 Shannon County

$156K
Median Home Value
$1,300
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37% (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 3 systems in Shannon County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Winona Public Water System 1,315 3
2 Birch Tree Public Water System 679 0
3 Eminence Public Water System 700 0

All ZIP Codes in Shannon County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Shannon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65438 Birch Tree 83 B 0 $106K
2 65466 Eminence 83 B 0 $210K
3 65588 Winona 79 B 3 $156K
4 65546 Montier 53 D 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Shannon County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Shannon County in Missouri covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).

1 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Shannon County?
Shannon County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Shannon County?
Shannon County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Shannon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Shannon County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $630 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Shannon County?
The median home build year in Shannon County is 1985. 57% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Shannon County compare to Missouri?
Shannon County has an average water safety score of 75/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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