Mississippi County, Arkansas
19 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Mississippi County earns a high water safety grade — 19 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Mississippi County Compares
How Mississippi County Compares
Mississippi County scores 6 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Mississippi County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.2 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 15.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $441, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.343% avg pipe failure probability, 21% of ZIPs at high risk
55.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Mississippi County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 21 violations. Past 5 years: 27 total (27 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: $441
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
19,009 housing units in Mississippi 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 Mississippi County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joiner Waterworks | 486 | 37 |
| 2 | WILSON WATER SYSTEM | 1,336 | 35 |
| 3 | Birdsong Whitton Water Assoc | 431 | 26 |
| 4 | Dyess Rural Water | 254 | 24 |
| 5 | JOINER RURAL WATER | 343 | 22 |
20 total water systems serve Mississippi County.
All ZIP Codes in Mississippi County
19 ZIP codes tracked in Mississippi County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72316 | Blytheville | 99 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 72319 | Gosnell | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 72442 | Manila | 95 | A | 0 | $140K |
| 4 | 72370 | Osceola | 93 | A | 13 (2 health) | $110K |
| 5 | 72358 | Luxora | 88 | A | 0 | $46K |
| 6 | 72395 | Wilson | 88 | A | 0 | $141K |
| 7 | 72426 | Dell | 88 | A | 0 | $161K |
| 8 | 72438 | Leachville | 88 | A | 0 | $128K |
| 9 | 72321 | Burdette | 87 | A | 0 | — |
| 10 | 72351 | Keiser | 86 | A | 1 (1 health) | $130K |
| 11 | 72315 | Blytheville | 85 | A | 1 | $118K |
| 12 | 72330 | Dyess | 80 | B | 2 | $60K |
| 13 | 72329 | Driver | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 14 | 72338 | Frenchmans Bayou | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 15 | 72310 | Armorel | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 16 | 72313 | Bassett | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 17 | 72391 | West Ridge | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 18 | 72428 | Etowah | 66 | C | 0 | $86K |
| 19 | 72350 | Joiner | 63 | C | 22 (7 health) | $85K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Mississippi County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.7% 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 Mississippi County, Arkansas
Overview
Mississippi County in Arkansas covers 19 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
6 of 19 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 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.