Hinds County, Mississippi
36 ZIP codes · Avg score 69/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 36 ZIP codes, Hinds County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How Hinds County Compares
How Hinds County Compares
Hinds County scores 12 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 1 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hinds County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 17%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,204, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.415% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Hinds County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 280 violations. Past 5 years: 486 total (486 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $1,204
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Hinds County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hinds 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 Hinds 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 Hinds County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Jackson | 189,673 | 884 |
| 2 | City of Jackson-maddox Rd. | 28,098 | 871 |
| 3 | Hinds Company Detention Ctr | 800 | 858 |
| 4 | Hinds Company Detention Center-gallatin St | 25 | 858 |
| 5 | South Central Water Assn | 12,260 | 101 |
23 total water systems serve Hinds County.
All ZIP Codes in Hinds County
36 ZIP codes tracked in Hinds County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39058 | Clinton | 99 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 39060 | Clinton | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 39041 | Bolton | 89 | A | 10 (3 health) | $167K |
| 4 | 39288 | Pearl | 89 | A | 11 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 39154 | Raymond | 88 | A | 3 (2 health) | $217K |
| 6 | 39175 | Utica | 88 | A | 19 (2 health) | $98K |
| 7 | 39056 | Clinton | 85 | A | 0 | $221K |
| 8 | 39066 | Edwards | 81 | B | 13 (8 health) | $143K |
| 9 | 39170 | Terry | 77 | B | 23 (3 health) | $236K |
| 10 | 39225 | Jackson | 70 | B | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 11 | 39250 | Jackson | 70 | B | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 12 | 39269 | Jackson | 70 | B | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 13 | 39282 | Jackson | 70 | B | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 14 | 39289 | Jackson | 70 | B | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 15 | 39210 | Jackson | 66 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 16 | 39217 | Jackson | 66 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 17 | 39235 | Jackson | 66 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 18 | 39271 | Jackson | 66 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 19 | 39283 | Jackson | 66 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 20 | 39203 | Jackson | 65 | C | 33 (28 health) | $53K |
| 21 | 39205 | Jackson | 65 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 22 | 39207 | Jackson | 65 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 23 | 39215 | Jackson | 65 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 24 | 39236 | Jackson | 65 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 25 | 39284 | Jackson | 65 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 26 | 39286 | Jackson | 65 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 27 | 39296 | Jackson | 65 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 28 | 39202 | Jackson | 60 | C | 33 (28 health) | $211K |
| 29 | 39216 | Jackson | 60 | C | 33 (28 health) | $250K |
| 30 | 39272 | Byram | 60 | C | 0 | $176K |
| 31 | 39201 | Jackson | 55 | C | 33 (28 health) | — |
| 32 | 39206 | Jackson | 55 | C | 33 (28 health) | $117K |
| 33 | 39209 | Jackson | 55 | C | 33 (28 health) | $75K |
| 34 | 39212 | Jackson | 55 | C | 33 (28 health) | $106K |
| 35 | 39213 | Jackson | 55 | C | 33 (28 health) | $74K |
| 36 | 39211 | Jackson | 50 | D | 33 (28 health) | $198K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hinds County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- 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 Hinds County, Mississippi
Overview
Hinds County in Mississippi covers 36 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (69/100).
32 of 36 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 747 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.