Clay County, Mississippi
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in Clay County is uneven — some of its 4 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How Clay County Compares
How Clay County Compares
Clay County scores 19 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 19.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $880, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability
55.7% 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: $880
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,280 housing units in Clay 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 Clay County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUN CREEK WATER INC-PHEBA | 1,911 | 9 |
| 2 | City of West Point | 15,062 | 7 |
| 3 | Siloam W/a #2-griffith Well | 2,054 | 7 |
| 4 | Golden Triangle Water Assn #1 | 2,033 | 7 |
| 5 | Siloam W/a #6-una System | 1,489 | 7 |
10 total water systems serve Clay County.
All ZIP Codes in Clay County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Clay County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39755 | Pheba | 79 | B | 2 | $127K |
| 2 | 39773 | West Point | 62 | C | 7 | $128K |
| 3 | 39741 | Cedarbluff | 53 | D | 0 | $97K |
| 4 | 39754 | Montpelier | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clay County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55.7% 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
Overview
Clay County in Mississippi covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
2 of 4 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.