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Panola County, Mississippi

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Panola: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Water systems in Panola County serve 7 ZIP codes with few reported safety events.

How Panola County Compares

Panola County87/100
Mississippi avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Panola County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
30
Water Systems

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: 2026-07-19

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 38658 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 38665 (65/100)
$128K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Avg Remediation (86% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 17.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $833, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.377% avg pipe failure probability, 43% of ZIPs at high risk

48.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
4 (4 health)
2024
19 (19 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

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

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
48.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
38%
Pipe Failure Probability
43%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $833

Flood $1,000/yr
Water Infrastructure $150/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 22%

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

$128K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Panola County

8 community water systems serving Panola County.

Show all 8 water systems

30 total water systems serve Panola County.

Systems with the most violations in Panola County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

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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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Panola County?
Panola County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Panola County?
Panola County is served by 30 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Panola County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Panola County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $833 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Panola County?
The median home build year in Panola County is 1987. 48.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Panola County compare to Mississippi?
Panola County has an average water safety score of 87/100, which is above the Mississippi state average of 81/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Panola County, MS: 5 Health Violations - 87/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/panola/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Panola County, MS: 5 Health Violations - 87/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/panola/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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