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Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04

Monitoring figures for Ste. Genevieve County indicate average water quality overall — some ZIP codes among the 3 tracked have recorded health-based violations, while others operate cleanly, making individual ZIP-level data the most actionable reference point.

How Ste. Genevieve County Compares

Ste. Genevieve County59/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Ste. Genevieve County Compares

C
County Grade
59/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Ste. Genevieve County scores 10 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

C
County Grade
59
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 63627 (79/100)
Lowest ZIP: 63670 (45/100)
$211K
Median Home Value
$1,367
Avg Remediation (65% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,190, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.29% avg pipe failure probability

46.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
46.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
29%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $1,190

Flood $1,000/yr
Water / Lead $100/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,044 housing units in Ste. Genevieve County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 25%

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 Ste. Genevieve County

$211K
Median Home Value
$1,367
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve County residents

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Ste. Genevieve County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Ste. Genevieve County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 63627 Bloomsdale 79 B 1 $241K
2 63036 French Village 53 D 0 $211K
3 63670 Sainte Genevieve 45 D 0 $206K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Ste. Genevieve County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Ste. Genevieve County in Missouri covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).

1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Ste. Genevieve County?
Ste. Genevieve County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Ste. Genevieve County?
Ste. Genevieve County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Ste. Genevieve County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Ste. Genevieve County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,190 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Ste. Genevieve County?
The median home build year in Ste. Genevieve County is 1983. 46.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Ste. Genevieve County compare to Missouri?
Ste. Genevieve County has an average water safety score of 59/100, which is below the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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