George County, Mississippi
1 ZIP code · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
George County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 1 of it tracked ZIP codes.
How George County Compares
How George County Compares
George County scores 10 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,790, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability
47% 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: $4,790
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,147 housing units in George 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 George County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in George 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 George 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 George County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combined Utilities | 6,658 | 8 |
| 2 | City of Lucedale | 3,164 | 8 |
| 3 | Rocky Creek Utilities, Inc. | 2,095 | 8 |
| 4 | Multi-mart Water Association | 1,785 | 8 |
| 5 | Town of Leakesville | 2,616 | 8 |
6 total water systems serve George County.
All ZIP Codes in George County
1 ZIP code tracked in George County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39452 | Lucedale | 71 | B | 8 | $167K |
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Overview
George County in Mississippi covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code 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.