Leake County, Mississippi
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-16
ZipCheckup grade for Leake: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Spanning 3 ZIP codes, Leake County posts strong drinking water compliance - most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Leake County Compares
How Leake County Compares
Leake County scores 8 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 17%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $713, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.28% avg pipe failure probability
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Leake 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: $713
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 Leake County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Leake 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 Leake County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Leake County
8 community water systems serving Leake County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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14 total water systems serve Leake County.
Systems with the most violations in Leake County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- B
All ZIP Codes in Leake County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Leake County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39051 | Carthage | 79 | B | 7 | $113K |
| 2 | 39171 | Thomastown | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 39109 | Madden | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Leake County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location - driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Leake County in Mississippi covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.