Áreas de justicia ambiental en Missouri — 2026

Out of 1,091 ZIP codes with data in Missouri, these are the highest-ranked areas for ej index. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Environmental Justice Concern | All Missouri Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	1,091
Highest value	88/100
Median value	30/100
State	Missouri

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	EJ Index	Safety Score
1	65803	Springfield	MO	88/100	75/100
2	65571	Summersville	MO	80/100	77/100
3	65806	Springfield	MO	80/100	70/100
4	63654	Lesterville	MO	78/100	64/100
5	63443	Hunnewell	MO	75/100	68/100
6	63653	Leadwood	MO	75/100	58/100
7	63820	Anniston	MO	75/100	88/100
8	63954	Neelyville	MO	75/100	89/100
9	63957	Piedmont	MO	75/100	70/100
10	65320	Arrow Rock	MO	73/100	77/100
11	64850	Neosho	MO	72/100	72/100
12	65026	Eldon	MO	71/100	77/100
13	63005	Chesterfield	MO	70/100	51/100
14	64801	Joplin	MO	70/100	71/100
15	65801	Springfield	MO	70/100	73/100
16	63876	Senath	MO	69/100	93/100
17	63935	Doniphan	MO	69/100	60/100
18	64722	Amoret	MO	69/100	71/100
19	65034	Fortuna	MO	69/100	81/100
20	63353	Louisiana	MO	68/100	56/100
21	63640	Farmington	MO	68/100	68/100
22	63650	Ironton	MO	68/100	48/100
23	63740	Chaffee	MO	68/100	74/100
24	63862	Lilbourn	MO	68/100	79/100
25	63863	Malden	MO	68/100	89/100
26	63870	Parma	MO	68/100	92/100
27	64661	Mercer	MO	68/100	69/100
28	64856	Pineville	MO	68/100	66/100
29	65802	Springfield	MO	68/100	70/100
30	65807	Springfield	MO	68/100	70/100
31	65634	Cross Timbers	MO	66/100	81/100
32	63071	Richwoods	MO	65/100	53/100
33	65724	Pittsburg	MO	65/100	70/100
34	63868	Morehouse	MO	64/100	89/100
35	63874	Risco	MO	63/100	94/100
36	63877	Steele	MO	63/100	87/100
37	63080	Sullivan	MO	62/100	65/100
38	63664	Potosi	MO	62/100	74/100
39	64804	Joplin	MO	62/100	71/100
40	63952	Mill Spring	MO	61/100	69/100
41	63401	Hannibal	MO	60/100	59/100
42	63456	Monroe City	MO	60/100	58/100
43	63555	Memphis	MO	60/100	69/100
44	63701	Cape Girardeau	MO	60/100	67/100
45	63736	Benton	MO	60/100	91/100
46	63824	Blodgett	MO	60/100	86/100
47	63882	Wyatt	MO	60/100	94/100
48	64463	King City	MO	60/100	61/100
49	64468	Maryville	MO	60/100	64/100
50	64469	Maysville	MO	60/100	72/100
51	64624	Braymer	MO	60/100	78/100
52	64642	Gilman City	MO	60/100	79/100
53	64723	Amsterdam	MO	60/100	66/100
54	65079	Sunrise Beach	MO	60/100	71/100
55	65712	Mount Vernon	MO	60/100	78/100
56	65804	Springfield	MO	60/100	70/100
57	63090	Washington	MO	58/100	72/100
58	63352	Laddonia	MO	58/100	81/100
59	63630	Cadet	MO	58/100	63/100
60	63801	Sikeston	MO	58/100	80/100
61	63823	Bertrand	MO	58/100	90/100
62	63829	Cardwell	MO	58/100	88/100
63	63851	Hayti	MO	58/100	82/100
64	63867	Matthews	MO	58/100	82/100
65	64050	Independence	MO	58/100	65/100
66	65664	Halltown	MO	58/100	79/100
67	63620	Annapolis	MO	57/100	61/100
68	63784	Vanduser	MO	57/100	85/100
69	63556	Milan	MO	56/100	82/100
70	63846	Essex	MO	56/100	92/100
71	64020	Concordia	MO	56/100	78/100
72	64461	Hopkins	MO	56/100	65/100
73	65084	Versailles	MO	56/100	79/100
74	65655	Gainesville	MO	56/100	82/100
75	65774	Weaubleau	MO	56/100	82/100
76	63345	Farber	MO	55/100	78/100
77	63703	Cape Girardeau	MO	55/100	72/100
78	63601	Park Hills	MO	54/100	66/100
79	63623	Belleview	MO	54/100	64/100
80	63837	Clarkton	MO	54/100	93/100
81	63941	Fremont	MO	54/100	73/100
82	64486	Sheridan	MO	54/100	81/100
83	64735	Clinton	MO	54/100	71/100
84	64770	Montrose	MO	54/100	71/100
85	64779	Rich Hill	MO	54/100	78/100
86	65582	Vienna	MO	54/100	57/100
87	65742	Rogersville	MO	54/100	82/100
88	65760	Tecumseh	MO	54/100	81/100
89	65785	Stockton	MO	54/100	81/100
90	63648	Irondale	MO	53/100	78/100
91	63744	Delta	MO	53/100	78/100
92	63767	Morley	MO	53/100	89/100
93	63932	Broseley	MO	53/100	84/100
94	64790	Walker	MO	53/100	79/100
95	65264	Martinsburg	MO	53/100	78/100
96	63026	Fenton	MO	52/100	61/100
97	63660	Mineral Point	MO	52/100	82/100
98	63933	Campbell	MO	52/100	91/100
99	64451	Forest City	MO	52/100	64/100
100	64670	Pattonsburg	MO	52/100	81/100

Methodology

The Environmental Justice Index combines environmental risk factors (water violations, lead, flooding) with socioeconomic vulnerability indicators. Higher values indicate communities facing disproportionate environmental burden. This metric highlights areas where infrastructure investment and policy attention are most needed.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Environmental Justice Index?

The EJ Index identifies communities that face disproportionate environmental hazards relative to their socioeconomic resilience. Areas with high violation counts, aging infrastructure, AND vulnerable populations score highest. These areas need the most infrastructure investment.

Why does environmental justice matter for homebuyers?

High EJ Index areas often have deferred infrastructure maintenance, slower violation resolution, and less access to clean water alternatives. For homebuyers, this means potential hidden costs for water filtration, flood insurance, and home remediation.