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Stone County, Missouri

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across Stone County's 11 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.

How Stone County Compares

Stone County79/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Stone County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
39
Water Systems

Stone County scores 10 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65631 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65656 (71/100)
$229K
Median Home Value
$1,736
Avg Remediation (76% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Stone 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: 16.7 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 15.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $806, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.324% avg pipe failure probability, 18% of ZIPs at high risk

45.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1995
Median Build Year
45.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
18%
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: $806

Flood $345/yr
Wildfire $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $106/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

25,221 housing units in Stone County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 31%

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 Stone County

$229K
Median Home Value
$1,736
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.1% (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 5 systems in Stone County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Crane Public Water System 1,495 19
2 Mo American Stonebridge Village 2,100 16
3 Reeds Spring Public Water System 1,287 16
4 Mo American Ozark Mtn Water Company 2 583 15
5 Pioneer Point Subd 150 12

39 total water systems serve Stone County.

All ZIP Codes in Stone County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Stone County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65631 Clever 83 B 1 $221K
2 65675 Hurley 83 B 1 $85K
3 65757 Strafford 83 B 1 $231K
4 65633 Crane 82 B 7 (1 health) $173K
5 65669 Highlandville 82 B 2 $216K
6 65624 Cape Fair 81 B 1 $233K
7 65686 Kimberling City 77 B 6 $247K
8 65747 Shell Knob 77 B 2 $253K
9 65681 Lampe 76 B 9 $210K
10 65737 Reeds Spring 76 B 4 $242K
11 65656 Galena 71 B 12 $229K

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Overview

Stone County in Missouri covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).

11 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Stone County?
Stone County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Stone County?
Stone County is served by 39 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Stone County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Stone County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $806 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Stone County?
The median home build year in Stone County is 1995. 45.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Stone County compare to Missouri?
Stone County has an average water safety score of 79/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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