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Newton County, Mississippi

6 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 6 tracked ZIP records scored
6
ZIP Codes
$101K
Median Home Value
$975
Avg Remediation (96% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Newton County, Mississippi

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 15.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $407, driven primarily by flood

50.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Newton County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
1 (1 health)
2024
1 (1 health)

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

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
50.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $407

Flood $200/yr
Water Infrastructure $125/yr
Water / Lead $92/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,405 housing units in Newton County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 29%
2000+ 28%

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 Newton County

$101K
Median Home Value
$975
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Newton County

8 community water systems serving Newton County.

Show all 8 water systems

9 total water systems serve Newton County.

Systems with the most violations in Newton County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Newton County

6 ZIP codes tracked in Newton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39057 Conehatta 8 $153K
2 39327 Decatur 18 $138K
3 39332 Hickory 16 $107K
4 39336 Lawrence 12 $57K
5 39337 Little Rock 15 (3 health) $95K
6 39345 Newton 16 $85K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Newton County

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Overview

Newton County in Mississippi covers 6 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Newton County?
Newton County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 6 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Newton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Newton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $407 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Newton County?
The median home build year in Newton County is 1984. 50.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Newton County, Mississippi Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/newton/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-mississippi-newton,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Newton County, Mississippi Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/newton/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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