Neshoba County, Mississippi
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Neshoba County — 2 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Neshoba County Compares
How Neshoba County Compares
Neshoba County scores 8 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 16.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $465, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.335% avg pipe failure probability
60% 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: $465
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
13,270 housing units in Neshoba 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 Neshoba County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Neshoba 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 Neshoba 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 Neshoba County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Central Water Assn | 12,260 | 8 |
| 2 | SEBASTOPOL WATER ASSOCIATION | 6,207 | 8 |
| 3 | City of Union | 3,432 | 8 |
| 4 | Beulah Hubbard Water Assn, Inc. | 2,318 | 8 |
| 5 | Central W/a-house | 3,186 | 8 |
13 total water systems serve Neshoba County.
All ZIP Codes in Neshoba County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Neshoba County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39365 | Union | 95 | A | 2 | $97K |
| 2 | 39350 | Philadelphia | 83 | B | 6 | $97K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Neshoba County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60% 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
Overview
Neshoba County in Mississippi covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
2 of 2 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.