Kemper County, Mississippi
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Water utilities serving Kemper County's 4 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Kemper County Compares
How Kemper County Compares
Kemper 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: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.5 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 18.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $330, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.37% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
66.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Kemper County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $330
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,768 housing units in Kemper 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 Kemper County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kemper 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 Kemper 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 Kemper County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Poplarville | 3,334 | 6 |
| 2 | South Central Water Assn | 12,260 | 5 |
| 3 | NORTH WEST KEMPER W/A #4 | 1,671 | 5 |
| 4 | City of Louisville | 7,545 | 5 |
| 5 | Town of Noxapater | 1,713 | 5 |
15 total water systems serve Kemper County.
All ZIP Codes in Kemper County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Kemper County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39352 | Porterville | 98 | A | 4 (1 health) | $85K |
| 2 | 39358 | Scooba | 95 | A | 2 | — |
| 3 | 39354 | Preston | 89 | A | 5 | $88K |
| 4 | 39328 | De Kalb | 66 | C | 0 | $79K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Kemper County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66.5% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Kemper County in Mississippi covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
3 of 4 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.