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Hinds County, Mississippi

36 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Hinds County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Although county size varies, Hinds County's 36 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Hinds County Compares

Hinds County80/100
Mississippi avg89/100
National avg73/100

How Hinds County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
36
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Hinds County scores 9 points below the Mississippi state average (89/100) and 7 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 Last verified:

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
36
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39041 (82/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39170 (75/100)
$167K
Median Home Value
$1,654
Avg Remediation (99% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 17%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,528, driven primarily by flood

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Hinds County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
4 (4 health)
2022
11 (11 health)
2023
8 (8 health)
2024
144 (144 health)
2025
93 (93 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 144 violations. Past 5 years: 260 total (260 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

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

54/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
92%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,528

Flood $1,260/yr
Water Infrastructure $324/yr
Energy Code Gap $170/yr

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

$167K
Median Home Value
$1,654
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Hinds County

8 community water systems serving Hinds County.

Show all 8 water systems

18 total water systems serve Hinds County.

Systems with the most violations in Hinds County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Hinds County

36 ZIP codes tracked in Hinds County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39041 Bolton 82 B 22 (12 health) $167K
2 39201 Jackson 82 B 24 (22 health)
3 39202 Jackson 82 B 24 (22 health) $211K
4 39203 Jackson 82 B 24 (22 health) $53K
5 39206 Jackson 82 B 24 (22 health) $117K
6 39216 Jackson 82 B 24 (22 health) $250K
7 39217 Jackson 82 B 24 (22 health)
8 39211 Jackson 81 B 26 (23 health) $198K
9 39213 Jackson 81 B 27 (23 health) $74K
10 39175 Utica 80 B 21 (5 health) $98K
11 39212 Jackson 80 B 27 (25 health) $106K
12 39272 Byram 80 B 27 (25 health) $176K
13 39154 Raymond 77 B 36 (30 health) $217K
14 39209 Jackson 77 B 37 (31 health) $75K
15 39056 Clinton 75 B 55 (37 health) $221K
16 39066 Edwards 75 B 40 (17 health) $143K
17 39170 Terry 75 B 90 (30 health) $236K
18 39058 Clinton 11 (5 health)
19 39060 Clinton
20 39205 Jackson
21 39207 Jackson
22 39210 Jackson 24 (22 health)
23 39215 Jackson
24 39225 Jackson
25 39235 Jackson
26 39236 Jackson
27 39250 Jackson
28 39269 Jackson
29 39271 Jackson
30 39282 Jackson
31 39283 Jackson
32 39284 Jackson
33 39286 Jackson
34 39288 Pearl
35 39289 Jackson
36 39296 Jackson

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Overview

Hinds County in Mississippi covers 36 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 17 scored records.

19 of 19 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 57 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hinds County?
Hinds County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 36 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hinds County?
Hinds County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 36 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hinds County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hinds County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,528 per homeowner.
How does Hinds County compare to Mississippi?
Hinds County has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Mississippi state average of 89/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hinds County, MS: HSS 80/100; PFAS Found in Water. https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/hinds/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hinds County, MS: HSS 80/100; PFAS Found in Water}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/hinds/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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