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DeSoto County, Mississippi

Name: Home Safety Data for DeSoto County, Mississippi
Creator: ZipCheckup
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10 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A

ZipCheckup grade for DeSoto County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

In DeSoto County, where this site follows 10 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.

How DeSoto County Compares

DeSoto County94/100

Mississippi avg89/100

National avg73/100

How DeSoto County Compares

County Grade

94/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

DeSoto County scores 5 points above the Mississippi state average (89/100) and 21 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Southaven

Best ZIP: 38672 (100/100)

Nesbit

Lowest ZIP: 38651 (90/100)

$218K

Median Home Value

$600

Avg Remediation (0.28% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: DeSoto County, Mississippi

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 12.4%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $751, largest modeled factor: Flood

21% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)

Diabetes 12.4% (national: 10.5%)

Obesity 37.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1996

Median Build Year

21%

Pre-1980 Housing

29/100

Infrastructure Stress Indicator

ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Moderate

Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $751

Flood $800/yr

Energy Code Gap $90/yr

Water / Lead $33/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

78,732 housing units in DeSoto County

Pre-1940 1%

1940–1959 3%

1960–1979 17%

1980–1999 38%

2000+ 41%

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 DeSoto County

$218K

Median Home Value

$600

Est. Remediation Cost

0.3%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in DeSoto County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 DeSoto County residents

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)

Diabetes 12.4% (US avg: 11%)

Obesity 37.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to DeSoto County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to DeSoto County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

City of Southaven
Serves ~56,000 people 11 violations

A
City of Olive Branch
Serves ~54,025 people 2 violations

A
City of Hernando
Serves ~14,457 people 6 violations

A
City of Horn Lake
Serves ~13,649 people

A
Horn Lake Water Association
Serves ~12,735 people 2 violations

A
City of Holly Springs
Serves ~9,779 people

A

Show all 8 water systems

Lewisburg Water Association
Serves ~9,390 people 4 violations

A
Walls Water Assn- Lake Forest
Serves ~9,298 people 4 violations

A

21 water systems mapped to DeSoto County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in DeSoto County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

City of Southaven
Serves ~56,000 people 11 violations

A
City of Hernando-jaybird
Serves ~6,750 people 8 violations

A
Days Water Association
Serves ~2,825 people 7 violations

A
City of Hernando
Serves ~14,457 people 6 violations

A
Town of Byhalia
Serves ~4,446 people 6 violations

A

All ZIP Codes in DeSoto County

10 ZIP codes tracked in DeSoto County.

#	ZIP Code	City	Safety Score	Grade	Violations	Home Value
1	38672	Southaven	100	A	17	$291K
2	38654	Olive Branch	97	A	25 (3 health)	$284K
3	38671	Southaven	95	A	27	$176K
4	38680	Walls	94	A	15 (4 health)	$193K
5	38611	Byhalia	93	A	18 (3 health)	$207K
6	38641	Lake Cormorant	93	A	19 (4 health)	$218K
7	38637	Horn Lake	92	A	23 (4 health)	$159K
8	38632	Hernando	90	A	37 (7 health)	$287K
9	38651	Nesbit	90	A	46 (6 health)	$289K
10	38686	Walls	—	—		—

Recommended Buyer Guides for DeSoto County

The guides listed here are chosen from this county's data, and the short note beside each one says why it made the list.

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

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for DeSoto County, Mississippi

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant trends, and enforcement actions across the county

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Lead Risk

Lead exposure scores, housing age analysis, and LCR testing trends

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Home Affordability

Remediation costs vs. home values, equity trap analysis by ZIP

$600 avg remediation

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history and recorded rated-zone context across the county, plus FEMA property-map guidance

Overview

DeSoto County in Mississippi covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100) across 9 scored records.

9 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in DeSoto County?

DeSoto County receives an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (10 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.

How many water systems serve DeSoto County?

We map 21 public water systems to 10 ZIP codes in our data for DeSoto County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.

What is the biggest environmental risk in DeSoto County?

In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in DeSoto County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $751 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.

How old are homes in DeSoto County?

The median home build year in DeSoto County is 1996. 21% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.

How does DeSoto County compare to Mississippi?

DeSoto County has an average Home Safety Score of 94/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Mississippi state average of 89/100.

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