Bolivar County, Mississippi
20 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Spanning 20 ZIP codes, Bolivar County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Bolivar County Compares
How Bolivar County Compares
Bolivar County scores 1 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bolivar County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.6 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 20.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,125, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.419% avg pipe failure probability, 56% of ZIPs at high risk
64.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Bolivar County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 14 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 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: $1,125
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,133 housing units in Bolivar 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 Bolivar County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bolivar 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 Bolivar 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 Bolivar County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boyle-skene Water Assn | 898 | 38 |
| 2 | Town of Pace | 396 | 37 |
| 3 | Symonds Water Association | 129 | 29 |
| 4 | City of Shelby | 1,998 | 18 |
| 5 | City of Rosedale | 1,708 | 16 |
25 total water systems serve Bolivar County.
All ZIP Codes in Bolivar County
20 ZIP codes tracked in Bolivar County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38733 | Cleveland | 94 | A | 7 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 38781 | Winstonville | 90 | A | 4 | $134K |
| 3 | 38759 | Merigold | 89 | A | 6 (1 health) | $146K |
| 4 | 38762 | Mound Bayou | 89 | A | 8 (1 health) | $79K |
| 5 | 38764 | Pace | 89 | A | 29 (3 health) | $86K |
| 6 | 38771 | Ruleville | 89 | A | 4 (1 health) | $96K |
| 7 | 38772 | Scott | 89 | A | 2 | $185K |
| 8 | 38773 | Shaw | 87 | A | 3 | $97K |
| 9 | 38732 | Cleveland | 84 | B | 7 (1 health) | $163K |
| 10 | 38769 | Rosedale | 84 | B | 8 (1 health) | $74K |
| 11 | 38740 | Duncan | 83 | B | 10 (3 health) | — |
| 12 | 38730 | Boyle | 80 | B | 6 | $86K |
| 13 | 38725 | Benoit | 79 | B | 4 (1 health) | $75K |
| 14 | 38726 | Beulah | 79 | B | 13 (1 health) | $81K |
| 15 | 38746 | Gunnison | 77 | B | 8 (1 health) | $70K |
| 16 | 38669 | Sherard | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 17 | 38723 | Avon | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 18 | 38776 | Stoneville | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 19 | 38780 | Wayside | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 20 | 38782 | Winterville | 73 | B | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bolivar 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 — 64.7% 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 Bolivar County, Mississippi
Overview
Bolivar County in Mississippi covers 20 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
15 of 20 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 15 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.