Attala County, Mississippi
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Attala County, all 4 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Attala County Compares
How Attala County Compares
Attala County scores 5 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $543, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.377% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
55.3% 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: $543
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,554 housing units in Attala 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 Attala County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Attala 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 Attala 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 Attala County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethel Rural Water Association | 1,544 | 8 |
| 2 | Conehoma Water Assn #1 | 1,495 | 8 |
| 3 | Town of Sallis | 2,785 | 7 |
| 4 | New Providence Water Assn | 2,226 | 7 |
| 5 | Mcadams Water Association | 708 | 7 |
13 total water systems serve Attala County.
All ZIP Codes in Attala County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Attala County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39160 | Sallis | 94 | A | 4 | $85K |
| 2 | 39067 | Ethel | 92 | A | 5 | $95K |
| 3 | 39090 | Kosciusko | 84 | B | 3 | $114K |
| 4 | 39107 | Mc Adams | 73 | B | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Attala County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.3% 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
Attala County in Mississippi covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
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.