Issaquena County, Mississippi
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Recent water monitoring in Issaquena County shows 2 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Issaquena County Compares
How Issaquena County Compares
Issaquena County scores 4 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 20.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,640, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability
54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,640
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
175 housing units in Issaquena County
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 Issaquena County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Issaquena 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 Issaquena County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Issaquena County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Issaquena County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39113 | Mayersville | 89 | A | 10 (1 health) | $75K |
| 2 | 39088 | Holly Bluff | 65 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Issaquena County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Issaquena County in Mississippi covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.