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Humphreys County, Mississippi

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$98K
Median Home Value
$1,440
Avg Remediation (147% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Humphreys County, Mississippi

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 20 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 24.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,778, driven primarily by flood

65.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2021
1 (1 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2024
3 (3 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 6 total (6 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 24.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 52.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1972
Median Build Year
65.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
33%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,778

Flood $1,560/yr
Water Infrastructure $192/yr
Water / Lead $167/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

10,397 housing units in Humphreys County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 18%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 15%

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 Humphreys County

$98K
Median Home Value
$1,440
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Humphreys 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 Humphreys County residents

Asthma 11.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 24.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 52.4% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Humphreys County

8 community water systems serving Humphreys County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Humphreys County.

Systems with the most violations in Humphreys County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Humphreys County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Humphreys County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 38754 Isola 14 (2 health) $88K
2 39038 Belzoni 20 (3 health) $85K
3 39097 Louise $114K
4 39115 Midnight $56K
5 39166 Silver City $118K
6 39194 Yazoo City 13 (2 health) $108K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Humphreys County

Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.

Overview

Humphreys County in Mississippi covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 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

How many water systems serve Humphreys County?
Humphreys County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Humphreys County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Humphreys County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,778 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Humphreys County?
The median home build year in Humphreys County is 1972. 65.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Humphreys County, Mississippi Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/humphreys/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Humphreys County, Mississippi Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/humphreys/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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