Covington County, Mississippi
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Covington County serve 3 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Covington County Compares
How Covington County Compares
Covington County scores 6 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 15.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,057, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.347% avg pipe failure probability
45% 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: $2,057
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,037 housing units in Covington 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 Covington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okatoma Water Association #2 | 5,866 | 15 |
| 2 | Okatoma Water Association #1 | 3,981 | 15 |
| 3 | City of Collins | 2,921 | 15 |
| 4 | Willow Grove Water Assn | 2,284 | 15 |
| 5 | SOUTHWEST JONES W/A-NORTH | 6,690 | 12 |
21 total water systems serve Covington County.
All ZIP Codes in Covington County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Covington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39428 | Collins | 89 | A | 7 (1 health) | $100K |
| 2 | 39479 | Seminary | 89 | A | 5 (1 health) | $115K |
| 3 | 39119 | Mount Olive | 84 | B | 3 | $90K |
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Overview
Covington County in Mississippi covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
3 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.