Lowndes County, Mississippi
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in Lowndes County, the 10 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Lowndes County Compares
How Lowndes County Compares
Lowndes County scores 14 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lowndes County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,157, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.293% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
58% 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: $1,157
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
25,231 housing units in Lowndes 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 Lowndes County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Light & Water | 23,616 | 24 |
| 2 | East Lowndes W/a #2-huckleberry | 7,035 | 24 |
| 3 | East Lowndes W/a B West-old Yorkville Rd | 7,355 | 24 |
| 4 | East Lowndes #4-herman-vaughn | 5,678 | 24 |
| 5 | East Lowndes W/a a East-old Yorkville | 4,778 | 24 |
12 total water systems serve Lowndes County.
All ZIP Codes in Lowndes County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Lowndes County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39736 | Artesia | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) | $114K |
| 2 | 39743 | Crawford | 81 | B | 10 (2 health) | $96K |
| 3 | 39710 | Columbus | 75 | B | 4 | — |
| 4 | 39703 | Columbus | 70 | B | 4 | — |
| 5 | 39704 | Columbus | 70 | B | 4 | — |
| 6 | 39705 | Columbus | 65 | C | 4 | $226K |
| 7 | 39701 | Columbus | 60 | C | 4 | $121K |
| 8 | 39702 | Columbus | 60 | C | 4 | $143K |
| 9 | 39766 | Steens | 55 | C | 0 | $129K |
| 10 | 39753 | Mayhew | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lowndes County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58% 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 Lowndes County, Mississippi
Overview
Lowndes County in Mississippi covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
8 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.