Perry County, Mississippi
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Perry County earns a high water safety grade — 4 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Perry County Compares
How Perry County Compares
Perry County scores 4 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 17 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 16.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,678, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.32% avg pipe failure probability
36.5% 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: $3,678
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,989 housing units in Perry 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 Perry County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrise Utility Assn Inc. | 6,067 | 9 |
| 2 | Town of Beaumont | 1,106 | 4 |
| 3 | Southwest Wayne Water Assn | 1,101 | 4 |
| 4 | Town of Richton | 920 | 4 |
| 5 | Buckatunna Water Association | 4,686 | 4 |
19 total water systems serve Perry County.
All ZIP Codes in Perry County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Perry County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39425 | Brooklyn | 87 | A | 3 | $192K |
| 2 | 39462 | New Augusta | 86 | A | 1 (1 health) | $166K |
| 3 | 39423 | Beaumont | 84 | B | 4 | $94K |
| 4 | 39476 | Richton | 82 | B | 4 | $134K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Perry County
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Overview
Perry County in Mississippi covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).
4 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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.