Wright County, Missouri
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-16
ZipCheckup grade for Wright: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Current EPA records place Wright County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 7 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Wright County Compares
How Wright County Compares
Wright County scores 1 points below the Missouri state average (69/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wright County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 15.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $761, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.35% avg pipe failure probability
57.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $761
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,089 housing units in Wright 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 Wright County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Wright 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 Wright County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Wright County
8 community water systems serving Wright County.
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Show all 8 water systems
- B
- B
10 total water systems serve Wright County.
Systems with the most violations in Wright County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Wright County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Wright County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65667 | Hartville | 83 | B | 0 | $210K |
| 2 | 65717 | Norwood | 79 | B | 1 | $163K |
| 3 | 65704 | Mansfield | 77 | B | 6 | $197K |
| 4 | 65711 | Mountain Grove | 76 | B | 8 | $121K |
| 5 | 65638 | Drury | 53 | D | 0 | $209K |
| 6 | 65702 | Macomb | 53 | D | 0 | $258K |
| 7 | 65768 | Vanzant | 53 | D | 0 | $238K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wright County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.1% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Wright County, Missouri
Overview
Wright County in Missouri covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
3 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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)
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