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Oktibbeha County, Mississippi

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 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 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$159K
Median Home Value
$1,275
Avg Remediation (80% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Oktibbeha 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: 11.8 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 10.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $714, driven primarily by flood

53.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
53.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
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: $714

Flood $600/yr
Water Infrastructure $120/yr
Water / Lead $100/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

25,914 housing units in Oktibbeha County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 37%

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 Oktibbeha County

$159K
Median Home Value
$1,275
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Oktibbeha County

8 community water systems serving Oktibbeha County.

Show all 8 water systems

16 total water systems serve Oktibbeha County.

Systems with the most violations in Oktibbeha County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Oktibbeha County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Oktibbeha County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39750 Maben 28 (1 health) $86K
2 39759 Starkville 184 (7 health) $241K
3 39760 Starkville
4 39762 Mississippi State 25 (1 health)
5 39769 Sturgis 62 (3 health) $159K

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Overview

Oktibbeha County in Mississippi covers 5 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.

4 of 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 7 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 Oktibbeha County?
Oktibbeha County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Oktibbeha County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Oktibbeha County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $714 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Oktibbeha County?
The median home build year in Oktibbeha County is 1988. 53.7% 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). Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/oktibbeha/
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  title  = {{Oktibbeha County, Mississippi Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
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}

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