Claiborne County, Mississippi
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Claiborne: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Water systems in Claiborne County serve 3 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Claiborne County Compares
How Claiborne County Compares
Claiborne 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: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 20.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,423, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
60.7% 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: $1,423
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,806 housing units in Claiborne 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 Claiborne County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
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 Claiborne County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Claiborne County
7 community water systems serving Claiborne County.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Claiborne County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Claiborne County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Claiborne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39144 | Pattison | 92 | A | 6 | $64K |
| 2 | 39086 | Hermanville | 89 | A | 4 (1 health) | $39K |
| 3 | 39150 | Port Gibson | 83 | B | 39 (2 health) | $85K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Claiborne 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 — 60.7% 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
Overview
Claiborne County in Mississippi covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.