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Leflore County, Mississippi

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Leflore County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 7 of its tracked ZIP codes.

How Leflore County Compares

Leflore County82/100
Mississippi avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Leflore County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems

Leflore County scores 1 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 38946 (94/100)
Lowest ZIP: 38930 (68/100)
$93K
Median Home Value
$1,329
Avg Remediation (142% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Leflore 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: 17.2 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 20.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,064, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.365% avg pipe failure probability

63.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
63.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
37%
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: $1,064

Flood $914/yr
Water / Lead $86/yr
Energy Code Gap $64/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

13,110 housing units in Leflore County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 38%
1980–1999 27%
2000+ 13%

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 Leflore County

$93K
Median Home Value
$1,329
Est. Remediation Cost
1.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Leflore 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 Leflore County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 20.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.4% (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 Leflore County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Schlater 375 28
2 City of Schlater-(p D Plant) 61 28
3 Ms Valley State University 2,250 23
4 Pelucia Rural W/a #2-grav Hill 3,142 22
5 City of Greenwood 19,140 20

15 total water systems serve Leflore County.

All ZIP Codes in Leflore County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Leflore County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 38946 Morgan City 94 A 2 $103K
2 38952 Schlater 94 A 8 (1 health)
3 38954 Sidon 89 A 2 $76K
4 38941 Itta Bena 79 B 13 $84K
5 38935 Greenwood 78 B 10
6 38959 Swiftown 73 B 0
7 38930 Greenwood 68 C 10 $108K

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Overview

Leflore County in Mississippi covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Leflore County?
Leflore County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Leflore County?
Leflore County is served by 15 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Leflore County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Leflore County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,064 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Leflore County?
The median home build year in Leflore County is 1985. 63.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Leflore County compare to Mississippi?
Leflore County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Mississippi state average of 81/100.

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