Carroll County, Mississippi
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Carroll County's 5 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.
How Carroll County Compares
How Carroll County Compares
Carroll County scores 7 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Carroll County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.1 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 18.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $406, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability
61.4% 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: $406
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,701 housing units in Carroll 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 Carroll County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Vaiden | 2,497 | 11 |
| 2 | Pelucia Rural W/a #2-grav Hill | 3,142 | 9 |
| 3 | TOWN OF NORTH CARROLLTON | 2,392 | 3 |
| 4 | Black Hawk Water Assn #1 | 390 | 3 |
| 5 | Town of Carrollton | 1,122 | 2 |
All ZIP Codes in Carroll County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Carroll County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38923 | Coila | 95 | A | 3 | $118K |
| 2 | 38947 | North Carrollton | 93 | A | 1 | $222K |
| 3 | 38917 | Carrollton | 91 | A | 2 | $98K |
| 4 | 39176 | Vaiden | 89 | A | 6 | $89K |
| 5 | 38943 | Mc Carley | 73 | B | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Carroll 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 — 61.4% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Carroll County, Mississippi
Overview
Carroll County in Mississippi covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
4 of 5 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.