Pontotoc County, Mississippi
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 8 water systems serving Pontotoc County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Pontotoc County Compares
How Pontotoc County Compares
Pontotoc County scores 10 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $180, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability
52.5% 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: $180
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,130 housing units in Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algoma Water Association | 6,879 | 24 |
| 2 | Municipal Utility District Creek Water Association #1 | 1,764 | 18 |
| 3 | Oak Hill Water Assn | 4,739 | 15 |
| 4 | Town of Ecru | 2,215 | 15 |
| 5 | City of Pontotoc | 9,398 | 15 |
15 total water systems serve Pontotoc County.
All ZIP Codes in Pontotoc County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Pontotoc County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38820 | Algoma | 82 | B | 6 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 38863 | Pontotoc | 81 | B | 11 (2 health) | $139K |
| 3 | 38869 | Sherman | 81 | B | 1 | $143K |
| 4 | 38864 | Randolph | 79 | B | 3 | $205K |
| 5 | 38841 | Ecru | 78 | B | 4 | $181K |
| 6 | 38826 | Belden | 63 | C | 0 | $205K |
| 7 | 38871 | Thaxton | 53 | D | 0 | $97K |
| 8 | 38874 | Toccopola | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pontotoc County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.5% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Pontotoc County, Mississippi
Overview
Pontotoc County in Mississippi covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.