Jones County, Mississippi
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA monitoring reports for Jones County cover 10 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How Jones County Compares
How Jones County Compares
Jones County scores 0 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Jones County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 16%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,501, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.356% avg pipe failure probability, 22% of ZIPs at high risk
57.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Jones County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 21 total (21 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: $3,501
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
29,094 housing units in Jones 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 Jones County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Ridge W/a | 5,808 | 35 |
| 2 | City of Laurel | 18,100 | 33 |
| 3 | Calhoun Water Association | 3,730 | 33 |
| 4 | Glade Waterworks Assn | 3,340 | 33 |
| 5 | Philadelphia Water Assn | 2,062 | 28 |
26 total water systems serve Jones County.
All ZIP Codes in Jones County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Jones County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39439 | Heidelberg | 91 | A | 2 | $115K |
| 2 | 39480 | Soso | 91 | A | 2 | $159K |
| 3 | 39477 | Sandersville | 85 | A | 19 (5 health) | $102K |
| 4 | 39459 | Moselle | 84 | B | 4 | $152K |
| 5 | 39441 | Laurel | 83 | B | 7 | — |
| 6 | 39442 | Laurel | 83 | B | 7 | — |
| 7 | 39443 | Laurel | 78 | B | 7 | $142K |
| 8 | 39440 | Laurel | 73 | B | 7 | $112K |
| 9 | 39437 | Ellisville | 72 | B | 5 | $174K |
| 10 | 39436 | Eastabuchie | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jones County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 57.1% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Jones County, Mississippi
Overview
Jones County in Mississippi covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
9 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.