Jackson County, Mississippi
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 14 ZIP codes, Jackson County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.
How Jackson County Compares
How Jackson County Compares
Jackson County scores 1 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Jackson County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 9.4%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,776, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.342% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Jackson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 26 violations. Past 5 years: 29 total (29 health-based).
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: $5,776
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 Jackson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Company Utility Authority-east | 6,270 | 60 |
| 2 | City of Pascagoula | 22,686 | 60 |
| 3 | Jackson Company Utility Authority-west | 6,178 | 60 |
| 4 | Krebs Trailer Plaza | 33 | 60 |
| 5 | Jackson Company Utility Authority-helena Park | 108 | 55 |
12 total water systems serve Jackson County.
All ZIP Codes in Jackson County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Jackson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39566 | Ocean Springs | 94 | A | 8 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 39522 | Stennis Space Center | 93 | A | 1 | — |
| 3 | 39569 | Pascagoula | 93 | A | 11 (2 health) | — |
| 4 | 39595 | Pascagoula | 93 | A | 11 (2 health) | — |
| 5 | 39568 | Pascagoula | 88 | A | 11 (2 health) | — |
| 6 | 39552 | Escatawpa | 84 | B | 4 (1 health) | — |
| 7 | 39562 | Moss Point | 78 | B | 5 (2 health) | $158K |
| 8 | 39564 | Ocean Springs | 74 | B | 8 (1 health) | $220K |
| 9 | 39553 | Gautier | 73 | B | 2 | $155K |
| 10 | 39563 | Moss Point | 73 | B | 5 (2 health) | $108K |
| 11 | 39567 | Pascagoula | 73 | B | 11 (2 health) | $137K |
| 12 | 39581 | Pascagoula | 73 | B | 11 (2 health) | $125K |
| 13 | 39555 | Hurley | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 39565 | Vancleave | 60 | C | 0 | $205K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jackson County, Mississippi
Overview
Jackson County in Mississippi covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
12 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 17 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.