Amite County, Mississippi
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 3 ZIP codes in Amite County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Amite County Compares
How Amite County Compares
Amite County scores 3 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.9 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 20%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,083, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
74% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Amite County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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: $4,083
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,661 housing units in Amite 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 Amite County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Amite 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 Amite 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 Amite County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Gloster | 960 | 12 |
| 2 | Pine Street Water Association | 235 | 12 |
| 3 | Wilk-amite W/a #2-northwest | 121 | 12 |
| 4 | Wilk-amite W/a #1-south | 2,149 | 6 |
| 5 | Sunnyhill Water Association | 3,833 | 6 |
8 total water systems serve Amite County.
All ZIP Codes in Amite County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Amite County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39645 | Liberty | 81 | B | 6 | $95K |
| 2 | 39638 | Gloster | 79 | B | 6 | $85K |
| 3 | 39635 | Fernwood | 73 | B | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Amite County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 74% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Amite County in Mississippi covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
2 of 3 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.