Alcorn County, Mississippi
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Alcorn County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 4 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Alcorn County Compares
How Alcorn County Compares
Alcorn County scores 5 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $518, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability
54.3% 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: $518
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,212 housing units in Alcorn 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 Alcorn County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Alcorn 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 Alcorn 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 Alcorn County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmington Water Association | 6,925 | 13 |
| 2 | Alcorn W/a #1-indian Springs | 5,456 | 13 |
| 3 | Prentiss-alcorn Water Assn | 2,318 | 9 |
| 4 | Town of Rienzi | 927 | 9 |
| 5 | City of Corinth | 15,000 | 8 |
15 total water systems serve Alcorn County.
All ZIP Codes in Alcorn County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Alcorn County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38846 | Glen | 83 | B | 0 | $123K |
| 2 | 38835 | Corinth | 77 | B | 4 | — |
| 3 | 38865 | Rienzi | 76 | B | 5 | $85K |
| 4 | 38834 | Corinth | 67 | C | 4 | $139K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Alcorn County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54.3% 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
Overview
Alcorn County in Mississippi covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
3 of 4 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)
Updated daily.