Jackson, MS: 35 Health Violations - Home Safety 81/100
28 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Jackson: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Your top priority: consider a certified water filter (35 health violations on record). NSF certified filters →
Within Jackson, safety indicators for tap water remain above the MS median - documented violations are infrequent and the city's compliance record sits in the upper tier.
How Jackson Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Jackson, MS
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Jackson's 10 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Jackson Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 42 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0041 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,650 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.26 - above typical levels.
Jackson's Water Providers
3 independent water providers serve Jackson, MS - 6 systems appear in federal records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 28 ZIP codes in Jackson, Mississippi (population ~151,025), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 282,156 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 12 of 28 ZIP codes.
12 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 35 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Jackson: B (81/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Jackson water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0041 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 12 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 28 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 104 | 12 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 78 | 12 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 60 | 12 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 58 | 12 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 13 | 12 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39209 | B | 37 | 31 | City of Jackson |
| 39212 | B | 27 | 25 | City of Jackson |
| 39213 | B | 27 | 23 | City of Jackson |
| 39211 | B | 26 | 23 | City of Jackson |
| 39201 | B | 24 | 22 | City of Jackson |
| 39202 | B | 24 | 22 | City of Jackson |
| 39203 | B | 24 | 22 | City of Jackson |
| 39204 | — | 24 | 22 | City of Jackson |
| 39206 | B | 24 | 22 | City of Jackson |
| 39210 | — | 24 | 22 | City of Jackson |
All ZIP Codes in Jackson
- 39201 [B] - 24 violations ⚠
- 39202 [B] - 24 violations ⚠
- 39203 [B] - 24 violations ⚠
- 39204 - 24 violations ⚠
- 39205
- 39206 [B] - 24 violations ⚠
- 39207
- 39209 [B] - 37 violations ⚠
- 39210 - 24 violations ⚠
- 39211 [B] - 26 violations ⚠
- 39212 [B] - 27 violations ⚠
- 39213 [B] - 27 violations ⚠
- 39215
- 39216 [B] - 24 violations ⚠
- 39217 [B] - 24 violations ⚠
- 39225
- 39235
- 39236
- 39250
- 39269
- 39271
- 39282
- 39283
- 39284
- 39286
- 39289
- 39296
- 39298
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Jackson Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Jackson's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Jackson
Viewed from a financial planning lens, Jackson sits in the moderate remediation-share tier - the equity impact of addressing documented issues is real, and deliberate preparation separates smooth outcomes from disruptive ones for most homeowners.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Jackson. The estimated $1,000–$3,039 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 17% below the Mississippi average.
Jackson: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Jackson appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Jackson: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Jackson contains 4,436 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $18,717. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 85% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,650</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jackson, MS