Wayne County, Missouri
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Wayne County's 10 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 0 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wayne County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 17.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,026, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
70.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2022)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wayne County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 3 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: $1,026
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,424 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne County Pwsd 2 | 950 | 23 |
| 2 | Mill Spring Public Water System | 112 | 22 |
| 3 | Piedmont Public Water System | 1,987 | 19 |
| 4 | Wayne County Pwsd 3 | 300 | 19 |
| 5 | Community Water System | 378 | 4 |
13 total water systems serve Wayne County.
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63944 | Greenville | 83 | B | 0 | $145K |
| 2 | 63956 | Patterson | 82 | B | 2 | $177K |
| 3 | 63964 | Silva | 82 | B | 2 | — |
| 4 | 63966 | Wappapello | 79 | B | 4 (1 health) | $116K |
| 5 | 63957 | Piedmont | 70 | B | 19 (3 health) | $114K |
| 6 | 63952 | Mill Spring | 69 | C | 22 | — |
| 7 | 63950 | Lodi | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 63763 | Mc Gee | 53 | D | 0 | $106K |
| 9 | 63934 | Clubb | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 63951 | Lowndes | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.9% 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 Wayne County, Missouri
Overview
Wayne County in Missouri covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
5 of 10 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.