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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

George County71/100
Mississippi avg81/100
National avg68/100

How George County Compares

B
County Grade
71/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
71
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 39452
$167K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (72% of home value)

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

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
47%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $1,400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 30%

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

$167K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in George County?
George County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve George County?
George County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in George County?
The primary environmental risk factor in George County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,790 per homeowner.
How old are homes in George County?
The median home build year in George County is 1982. 47% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does George County compare to Mississippi?
George County has an average water safety score of 71/100, which is below the Mississippi state average of 81/100.

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