Franklin County, Mississippi
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Franklin County serve 5 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Franklin County Compares
How Franklin County Compares
Franklin County scores 3 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Franklin County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 18.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,216, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.354% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
61.2% 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: $1,216
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,867 housing units in Franklin 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 Franklin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Bude | 780 | 14 |
| 2 | Fcwa-south Meadville | 1,794 | 14 |
| 3 | Sixtown Water Association | 828 | 10 |
| 4 | Fcwa - Oldenburg | 1,803 | 10 |
| 5 | Fcwa-hamburg | 636 | 10 |
10 total water systems serve Franklin County.
All ZIP Codes in Franklin County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Franklin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39653 | Meadville | 93 | A | 10 (2 health) | $97K |
| 2 | 39661 | Roxie | 93 | A | 0 | $81K |
| 3 | 39630 | Bude | 89 | A | 4 | $80K |
| 4 | 39647 | Mc Call Creek | 73 | B | 0 | $156K |
| 5 | 39664 | Smithdale | 73 | B | 0 | $100K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Franklin County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 61.2% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Franklin County, Mississippi
Overview
Franklin County in Mississippi covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
2 of 5 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.