Copiah County, Mississippi
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Copiah County shows 4 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Copiah County Compares
How Copiah County Compares
Copiah County scores 5 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 18.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $643, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
59.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Copiah County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 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: $643
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,894 housing units in Copiah 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 Copiah County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Copiah 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 Copiah 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 Copiah County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copiah W/a - Hazlehurst | 2,574 | 24 |
| 2 | Copiah W/a - Gallman | 1,566 | 21 |
| 3 | Copiah W/a - Bayou Pierre #1 | 1,246 | 21 |
| 4 | Copiah W/a - Bayou Pierre #2 | 430 | 21 |
| 5 | Northeast Copiah Water Assn | 3,020 | 12 |
13 total water systems serve Copiah County.
All ZIP Codes in Copiah County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Copiah County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39077 | Gallman | 97 | A | 21 (2 health) | — |
| 2 | 39083 | Hazlehurst | 92 | A | 3 | $87K |
| 3 | 39059 | Crystal Springs | 89 | A | 6 (1 health) | $118K |
| 4 | 39078 | Georgetown | 65 | C | 3 (1 health) | $182K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Copiah County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.3% 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
Copiah County in Mississippi covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
4 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.