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Pike County, Mississippi

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Across all 5 ZIP codes in Pike County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Pike County Compares

Pike County85/100
Mississippi avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Pike County Compares

A
County Grade
85/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Pike 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

A
County Grade
85
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39657 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39632 (73/100)
$84K
Median Home Value
$1,900
Avg Remediation (226% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Pike 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 10.5%, diabetes 18.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,984, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.333% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk

54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

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

2022
3 (3 health)
2024
9 (9 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 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 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
54%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
25%
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: $3,984

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $840/yr
Wildfire $60/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

9,678 housing units in Pike County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 29%

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 Pike County

$84K
Median Home Value
$1,900
Est. Remediation Cost
2.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Pike County residents

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Pike County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Mccomb 12,041 47
2 Sunnyhill Water Association 3,833 47
3 MAGNOLIA RURAL WATER ASSN 2,922 24
4 City of Magnolia 2,307 24
5 Magnolia Water Association 2,107 24

14 total water systems serve Pike County.

All ZIP Codes in Pike County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Pike County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39657 Osyka 95 A 0 $84K
2 39666 Summit 89 A 9 (1 health) $155K
3 39649 Mccomb 87 A 14 (2 health)
4 39652 Magnolia 83 B 24 (2 health) $84K
5 39632 Chatawa 73 B 0

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Overview

Pike County in Mississippi covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).

3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Pike County?
Pike County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Pike County?
Pike County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Pike County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Pike County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,984 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Pike County?
The median home build year in Pike County is 1986. 54% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Pike County compare to Mississippi?
Pike County has an average water safety score of 85/100, which is above the Mississippi state average of 81/100.

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