COUNTY REPORT MO

St. Louis County, Missouri

56 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for St. Louis County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Unlike many counties its size, St. Louis County keeps violation rates low - all 56 ZIP codes score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.

How St. Louis County Compares

St. Louis County81/100
Missouri avg72/100
National avg73/100

How St. Louis County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
56
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

St. Louis County scores 9 points above the Missouri state average (72/100) and 8 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
56
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 63011 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 63049 (76/100)
$244K
Median Home Value
$2,279
Avg Remediation (93% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: St. Louis 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: 12.5 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 11.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,392, driven primarily by flood

74% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

↓ Improving trend

EPA violation counts by year across St. Louis County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
6 (6 health)
2023
34 (34 health)
2024
13 (13 health)
2025
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 34 violations. Past 5 years: 57 total (57 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1968
Median Build Year
74%
Pre-1978 Housing
52/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
83%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,392

Flood $1,972/yr
Water / Lead $263/yr
Energy Code Gap $196/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

474,839 housing units in St. Louis County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 25%
1960–1979 34%
1980–1999 20%
2000+ 10%

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 St. Louis County

$244K
Median Home Value
$2,279
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving St. Louis County

8 community water systems serving St. Louis County.

Show all 8 water systems

17 total water systems serve St. Louis County.

Systems with the most violations in St. Louis County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in St. Louis County

56 ZIP codes tracked in St. Louis County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 63011 Ballwin 83 B 1 (1 health) $374K
2 63017 Chesterfield 83 B 0 $452K
3 63031 Florissant 83 B 0 $145K
4 63033 Florissant 83 B 0 $157K
5 63034 Florissant 83 B 0 $234K
6 63040 Grover 83 B 1 (1 health) $409K
7 63042 Hazelwood 83 B 0 $139K
8 63043 Maryland Heights 83 B 0 $216K
9 63044 Bridgeton 83 B 0 $232K
10 63045 Earth City 83 B 0
11 63074 Saint Ann 83 B 0 $120K
12 63088 Valley Park 83 B 1 (1 health) $232K
13 63114 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $110K
14 63122 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $450K
15 63124 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $967K
16 63126 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $287K
17 63127 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $594K
18 63128 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $320K
19 63129 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $279K
20 63131 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $734K
21 63132 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $404K
22 63134 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $92K
23 63135 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $96K
24 63140 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $84K
25 63144 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $279K
26 63146 Saint Louis 83 B 0 $284K
27 63005 Chesterfield 82 B 3 $671K
28 63038 Glencoe 82 B 2 (1 health) $538K
29 63021 Ballwin 81 B 4 (2 health) $324K
30 63025 Eureka 81 B 6 $364K
31 63026 Fenton 81 B 5 (1 health) $282K
32 63103 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $205K
33 63105 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $736K
34 63117 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $330K
35 63119 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $331K
36 63120 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $52K
37 63121 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $94K
38 63123 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $205K
39 63125 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $166K
40 63130 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $286K
41 63133 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $59K
42 63136 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $77K
43 63137 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $79K
44 63138 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $125K
45 63139 Saint Louis 79 B 8 $199K
46 63049 High Ridge 76 B 49 (1 health) $209K
47 63006 Chesterfield
48 63022 Ballwin
49 63024 Ballwin
50 63032 Florissant
51 63055 Labadie 7 $254K
52 63099 Fenton
53 63145 Saint Louis
54 63151 Saint Louis
55 63166 Saint Louis
56 63167 Saint Louis

Recommended Buyer Guides for St. Louis County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

St. Louis County in Missouri covers 56 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100) across 46 scored records.

24 of 47 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 56 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve St. Louis County?
St. Louis County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 56 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in St. Louis County?
The primary environmental risk factor in St. Louis County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,392 per homeowner.
How old are homes in St. Louis County?
The median home build year in St. Louis County is 1968. 74% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does St. Louis County compare to Missouri?
St. Louis County has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Missouri state average of 72/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). St. Louis County, MO: HSS 81/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/st-louis/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{St. Louis County, MO: HSS 81/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/st-louis/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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