COUNTY REPORT MO

Webster County, Missouri

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Webster County earns a high water safety grade — 5 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Webster County Compares

Webster County77/100
Missouri avg69/100
National avg68/100

How Webster County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Webster County scores 8 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 65632 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 65706 (70/100)
$196K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (61% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Webster 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: 14.7 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 12.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $622, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.326% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk

49.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
49.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
20%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $622

Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $160/yr
Water / Lead $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,326 housing units in Webster County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 27%

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 Webster County

$196K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.7% (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 Webster County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Marshfield Public Water System 7,425 13
2 Fountain Plaza Mhp 186 13
3 Joyce Rentals 70 13
4 Oak Ridge Estates 25 13
5 Lazy J Rv Park 20 13

14 total water systems serve Webster County.

All ZIP Codes in Webster County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Webster County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 65632 Conway 83 B 0 $202K
2 65713 Niangua 82 B 10 (1 health) $190K
3 65746 Seymour 79 B 0 $191K
4 65636 Diggins 70 B 2
5 65706 Marshfield 70 B 13 $234K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Webster County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Webster County in Missouri covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).

3 of 5 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 Webster County?
Webster County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Webster County?
Webster County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Webster County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Webster County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $622 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Webster County?
The median home build year in Webster County is 1986. 49.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Webster County compare to Missouri?
Webster County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Missouri state average of 69/100.

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