Taney County, Missouri
18 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Taney County's tap water quality puts it in the upper tier nationally; the 18 ZIP codes here record few health-based violations.
How Taney County Compares
How Taney County Compares
Taney County scores 4 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Taney County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.5 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $964, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.318% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
46.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Taney County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).
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: $964
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
32,162 housing units in Taney 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 Taney County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Taney 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 Taney 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 Taney County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taney County Pwsd 3 | 6,000 | 35 |
| 2 | Taney County Pwsd 2 | 6,250 | 28 |
| 3 | Paradise Point Resort Llc | 250 | 19 |
| 4 | Branson Creek Community Association | 175 | 19 |
| 5 | OAK BROOK ESTATES | 40 | 17 |
33 total water systems serve Taney County.
All ZIP Codes in Taney County
18 ZIP codes tracked in Taney County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65726 | Point Lookout | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 2 | 65759 | Taneyville | 83 | B | 0 | $155K |
| 3 | 65680 | Kissee Mills | 82 | B | 2 | $142K |
| 4 | 65731 | Powersite | 82 | B | 3 | $213K |
| 5 | 65771 | Walnut Shade | 82 | B | 17 (1 health) | $313K |
| 6 | 65615 | Branson | 81 | B | 4 | — |
| 7 | 65679 | Kirbyville | 80 | B | 3 | $192K |
| 8 | 65739 | Ridgedale | 80 | B | 3 | $285K |
| 9 | 65673 | Hollister | 78 | B | 8 | — |
| 10 | 65740 | Rockaway Beach | 78 | B | 0 | $114K |
| 11 | 65653 | Forsyth | 76 | B | 10 (2 health) | $181K |
| 12 | 65611 | Blue Eye | 74 | B | 13 | $256K |
| 13 | 65616 | Branson | 71 | B | 4 | $243K |
| 14 | 65672 | Hollister | 68 | C | 8 | $173K |
| 15 | 65614 | Bradleyville | 63 | C | 0 | $115K |
| 16 | 65627 | Cedarcreek | 53 | D | 0 | $128K |
| 17 | 65630 | Chestnutridge | 53 | D | 0 | $457K |
| 18 | 65744 | Rueter | 53 | D | 0 | $224K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Taney County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- 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 Taney County, Missouri
Overview
Taney County in Missouri covers 18 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
11 of 18 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.