Clarke County, Mississippi
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Clarke County serve 3 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Clarke County Compares
How Clarke County Compares
Clarke County scores 2 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.6 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 17.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,117, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.4% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
64.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Clarke County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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: $2,117
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,878 housing units in Clarke 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 Clarke County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmony Water Association #4 | 2,260 | 12 |
| 2 | City of Quitman | 1,964 | 12 |
| 3 | Hiwannee Water Association #1 | 3,749 | 12 |
| 4 | Long Creek Water Assn #1 | 2,814 | 12 |
| 5 | Town of Stonewall | 879 | 7 |
13 total water systems serve Clarke County.
All ZIP Codes in Clarke County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Clarke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39363 | Stonewall | 88 | A | 2 | $87K |
| 2 | 39360 | Shubuta | 82 | B | 7 | $54K |
| 3 | 39355 | Quitman | 80 | B | 5 | $125K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clarke County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 64.3% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Clarke County in Mississippi covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
3 of 3 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.