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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

Hinds County69/100
Mississippi avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Hinds County Compares

C
County Grade
69/100
Avg Safety Score
36
ZIP Codes
23
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
69
Avg Safety Score
36
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39058 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39211 (50/100)
$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: $1,204, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.415% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk

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
280 (280 health)
2025
183 (183 health)

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

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

42%
Pipe Failure Probability
25%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

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

Flood $1,050/yr
Energy Code Gap $85/yr
Water / Lead $69/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 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

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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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hinds County?
Hinds County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Hinds County?
Hinds County is served by 23 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 $1,204 per homeowner.
How does Hinds County compare to Mississippi?
Hinds County has an average water safety score of 69/100, which is below the Mississippi state average of 81/100.

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