Lincoln County, Mississippi
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 93/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 6 ZIP codes, Lincoln County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Lincoln County Compares
How Lincoln County Compares
Lincoln County scores 12 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 25 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lincoln County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 15.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $802, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.297% avg pipe failure probability
50.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $802
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
17,718 housing units in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Brookhaven | 12,513 | 24 |
| 2 | Lincoln Rural W/a-beauregard | 2,600 | 24 |
| 3 | Lincoln Rural W/a-heucks Ret | 3,778 | 20 |
| 4 | Lincoln Rural W/a-pleasant Rid | 2,938 | 18 |
| 5 | Lincoln Rural W/a-zetus | 2,204 | 18 |
12 total water systems serve Lincoln County.
All ZIP Codes in Lincoln County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Lincoln County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39603 | Brookhaven | 98 | A | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 39662 | Ruth | 95 | A | 2 | $85K |
| 3 | 39191 | Wesson | 94 | A | 6 (1 health) | $119K |
| 4 | 39602 | Brookhaven | 94 | A | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 5 | 39629 | Bogue Chitto | 91 | A | 2 | $138K |
| 6 | 39601 | Brookhaven | 84 | B | 6 (1 health) | $121K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lincoln 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 — 50.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Lincoln County, Mississippi
Overview
Lincoln County in Mississippi covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (93/100).
6 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.