COUNTY REPORT MS

Choctaw County, Mississippi

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Choctaw County shows 7 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Choctaw County Compares

Choctaw County78/100
Mississippi avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Choctaw County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Choctaw 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

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39735 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39771 (66/100)
$114K
Median Home Value
$1,425
Avg Remediation (125% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Choctaw County, Mississippi

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 16%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $373, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.317% avg pipe failure probability

56.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
56.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $373

Flood $171/yr
Energy Code Gap $116/yr
Water / Lead $86/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

5,819 housing units in Choctaw County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 23%

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 Choctaw County

$114K
Median Home Value
$1,425
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Choctaw 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 Choctaw County residents

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Choctaw County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Reform Water Association 1,742 20
2 CITY OF EUPORA 5,586 20
3 Pan Handle Water Association 990 15
4 Choctaw Water Assn 583 15
5 Town of Ackerman 1,594 12

18 total water systems serve Choctaw County.

All ZIP Codes in Choctaw County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Choctaw County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39735 Ackerman 94 A 12 (1 health) $139K
2 39772 Weir 93 A 3 $86K
3 39752 Mathiston 82 B 5 $114K
4 39108 Mc Cool 73 B 0 $72K
5 39745 French Camp 73 B 0 $115K
6 39737 Bellefontaine 66 C 0 $168K
7 39771 Walthall 66 C 0 $108K

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Overview

Choctaw County in Mississippi covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).

3 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Choctaw County?
Choctaw County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Choctaw County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Choctaw County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $373 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Choctaw County?
The median home build year in Choctaw County is 1983. 56.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Choctaw County compare to Mississippi?
Choctaw County has an average water safety score of 78/100, which is below the Mississippi state average of 81/100.

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