Panola County, Mississippi
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Panola County serve 7 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.
How Panola County Compares
How Panola County Compares
Panola County scores 6 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Panola County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 17.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $683, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.343% avg pipe failure probability
48.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Panola County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 19 violations. Past 5 years: 29 total (29 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $683
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,823 housing units in Panola 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 Panola County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Panola 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 Panola 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 Panola County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Grove Water Assn, Inc. | 747 | 44 |
| 2 | Hotophia Water Association | 2,086 | 38 |
| 3 | Sardis Lake Community W/a | 1,463 | 38 |
| 4 | North Panola Water District | 1,500 | 36 |
| 5 | Panola-union W/a | 668 | 30 |
30 total water systems serve Panola County.
All ZIP Codes in Panola County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Panola County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38658 | Pope | 98 | A | 8 (1 health) | $129K |
| 2 | 38619 | Como | 97 | A | 26 (2 health) | $128K |
| 3 | 38621 | Crenshaw | 94 | A | 6 (1 health) | $90K |
| 4 | 38606 | Batesville | 89 | A | 8 (1 health) | $148K |
| 5 | 38620 | Courtland | 83 | B | 9 | $106K |
| 6 | 38666 | Sardis | 82 | B | 4 | $87K |
| 7 | 38665 | Sarah | 65 | C | 0 | $169K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Panola County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- 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 Panola County, Mississippi
Overview
Panola County in Mississippi covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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.