Stoddard County, Missouri
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Throughout Stoddard County, the 12 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Stoddard County Compares
How Stoddard County Compares
Stoddard County scores 16 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 17 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Stoddard County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 10.9%, diabetes 14.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $823, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.383% avg pipe failure probability, 55% of ZIPs at high risk
65.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Stoddard County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $823
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,102 housing units in Stoddard 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 Stoddard County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stoddard 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 Stoddard County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Stoddard County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoddard County Pwsd 5 | 650 | 21 |
| 2 | Stoddard County Pwsd 7 | 500 | 20 |
| 3 | Stoddard County Pwsd 3 | 423 | 15 |
| 4 | Essex Public Water System | 399 | 15 |
| 5 | Dexter Public Water System | 7,927 | 10 |
20 total water systems serve Stoddard County.
All ZIP Codes in Stoddard County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Stoddard County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63841 | Dexter | 95 | A | 1 | $162K |
| 2 | 63936 | Dudley | 95 | A | 0 | $159K |
| 3 | 63846 | Essex | 92 | A | 15 (3 health) | $97K |
| 4 | 63825 | Bloomfield | 91 | A | 5 | $100K |
| 5 | 63735 | Bell City | 90 | A | 0 | $73K |
| 6 | 63960 | Puxico | 90 | A | 0 | $121K |
| 7 | 63730 | Advance | 89 | A | 5 (1 health) | $124K |
| 8 | 63822 | Bernie | 88 | A | 4 | $102K |
| 9 | 63750 | Gipsy | 73 | B | 0 | $300K |
| 10 | 63782 | Sturdivant | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 11 | 63787 | Zalma | 73 | B | 0 | $101K |
| 12 | 63738 | Brownwood | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Stoddard 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 — 65.9% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Stoddard County, Missouri
Overview
Stoddard County in Missouri covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).
5 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.