Shannon County, Missouri
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Shannon: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
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
How Shannon County Compares
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: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 15.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $743, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.413% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
57% 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: $743
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
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
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Shannon County
3 community water systems serving Shannon County.
- B
- B
- D
Systems with the most violations in Shannon County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57% of homes built before 1978
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.