COUNTY REPORT MO

Vernon County, Missouri

11 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 11 tracked ZIP records scored
11
ZIP Codes
$140K
Median Home Value
$691
Avg Remediation (49% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Vernon County, Missouri

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 14.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $568, driven primarily by water_infra

61.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
10 (10 health)
2025
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1976
Median Build Year
61.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
47/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
82%
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: $568

Water Infrastructure $264/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water / Lead $145/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

8,731 housing units in Vernon County

Pre-1940 22%
1940–1959 14%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 14%

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 Vernon County

$140K
Median Home Value
$691
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Vernon County

6 community water systems serving Vernon County.

Systems with the most violations in Vernon County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Vernon County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Vernon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 64728 Bronaugh 7 (1 health) $154K
2 64741 Deerfield 6 (1 health) $85K
3 64750 Harwood 3 (1 health) $200K
4 64765 Metz
5 64767 Milo 4 (1 health) $140K
6 64771 Moundville 7 (1 health) $176K
7 64772 Nevada 9 (2 health) $138K
8 64778 Richards 5 (2 health)
9 64783 Schell City 3 (1 health) $103K
10 64784 Sheldon 6 (1 health) $147K
11 64790 Walker 3 (1 health) $115K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Vernon County

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Overview

Vernon County in Missouri covers 11 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

10 of 10 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

How many water systems serve Vernon County?
Vernon County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Vernon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Vernon County is water_infra. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $568 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Vernon County?
The median home build year in Vernon County is 1976. 61.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Vernon County, Missouri Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/vernon/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-missouri-vernon,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Vernon County, Missouri Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/vernon/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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