Lauderdale County, Mississippi
15 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Tracking 15 ZIP codes in Lauderdale County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Lauderdale County Compares
How Lauderdale County Compares
Lauderdale County scores 2 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 16.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $668, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.315% avg pipe failure probability, 13% of ZIPs at high risk
50.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lauderdale County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 2 total (2 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: $668
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
36,447 housing units in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nts Utility Association | 5,103 | 63 |
| 2 | Long Creek Water Assn #1 | 2,814 | 54 |
| 3 | Long Creek Water Assn #2 | 3,977 | 49 |
| 4 | City of Meridian | 34,466 | 49 |
| 5 | Clarkdale Water Assn # 1 | 4,500 | 49 |
22 total water systems serve Lauderdale County.
All ZIP Codes in Lauderdale County
15 ZIP codes tracked in Lauderdale County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39320 | Bailey | 97 | A | 1 | $186K |
| 2 | 39325 | Collinsville | 91 | A | 2 | $181K |
| 3 | 39323 | Chunky | 89 | A | 3 | $81K |
| 4 | 39342 | Marion | 89 | A | 6 (1 health) | $190K |
| 5 | 39303 | Meridian | 88 | A | 7 | — |
| 6 | 39304 | Meridian | 88 | A | 7 | — |
| 7 | 39309 | Meridian | 88 | A | 7 | — |
| 8 | 39364 | Toomsuba | 87 | A | 5 | $177K |
| 9 | 39302 | Meridian | 84 | B | 7 | — |
| 10 | 39330 | Enterprise | 80 | B | 8 | $121K |
| 11 | 39301 | Meridian | 74 | B | 7 | $106K |
| 12 | 39305 | Meridian | 74 | B | 7 | $186K |
| 13 | 39307 | Meridian | 74 | B | 7 | $80K |
| 14 | 39335 | Lauderdale | 73 | B | 0 | $141K |
| 15 | 39326 | Daleville | 66 | C | 0 | $53K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lauderdale County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.4% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Overview
Lauderdale County in Mississippi covers 15 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
13 of 15 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.