COUNTY REPORT MS

Jasper County, Mississippi

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Jasper County earns a high water safety grade — 8 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Jasper County Compares

Jasper County87/100
Mississippi avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Jasper County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
17
Water Systems

Jasper County scores 6 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39338 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39366 (66/100)
$98K
Median Home Value
$1,440
Avg Remediation (147% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jasper 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: 17 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 19%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $429, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.296% avg pipe failure probability

46.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
46.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $429

Wildfire $150/yr
Flood $125/yr
Energy Code Gap $79/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,470 housing units in Jasper County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 28%

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 Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper County residents

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44.9% (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 Jasper County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 STRINGER WATER WORKS 3,556 11
2 Paulding Water Association 1,363 10
3 PHILADELPHIA WATER ASSN 2,062 8
4 Tri-county W/a #3-summerland 1,853 8
5 Tallahala W/a-antioch 3,427 6

17 total water systems serve Jasper County.

All ZIP Codes in Jasper County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Jasper County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39338 Louin 95 A 3 $59K
2 39347 Pachuta 95 A 0 $205K
3 39356 Rose Hill 95 A 2 $169K
4 39348 Paulding 93 A 2 $55K
5 39481 Stringer 91 A 2 $182K
6 39422 Bay Springs 86 A 6 $98K
7 39460 Moss 73 B 0
8 39366 Vossburg 66 C 0 $83K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Jasper 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

Jasper County in Mississippi covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).

5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jasper County?
Jasper County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Jasper County?
Jasper County is served by 17 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jasper County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jasper County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $429 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jasper County?
The median home build year in Jasper County is 1986. 46.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Jasper County compare to Mississippi?
Jasper County has an average water safety score of 87/100, which is above the Mississippi state average of 81/100.

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