Quitman County, Mississippi
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Quitman County earns a high water safety grade — 9 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Quitman County Compares
How Quitman County Compares
Quitman County scores 4 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Quitman County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.4 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 21.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $947, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.409% avg pipe failure probability, 57% of ZIPs at high risk
69.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Quitman County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 18 violations. Past 5 years: 31 total (31 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $947
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,424 housing units in Quitman 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 Quitman County
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 Quitman 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 Quitman County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Lake Water Association | 570 | 40 |
| 2 | Blue Lake Water Assn. Inc. | 100 | 40 |
| 3 | West Lambert Water Association | 398 | 25 |
| 4 | Enon-locke-curtis Water Assn | 1,460 | 25 |
| 5 | Big Field Water Association | 580 | 23 |
18 total water systems serve Quitman County.
All ZIP Codes in Quitman County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Quitman County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38622 | Crowder | 94 | A | 9 (1 health) | $52K |
| 2 | 38623 | Darling | 94 | A | 8 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 38643 | Lambert | 88 | A | 17 (2 health) | $69K |
| 4 | 38646 | Marks | 75 | B | 8 (2 health) | $91K |
| 5 | 38920 | Cascilla | 73 | B | 0 | $64K |
| 6 | 38670 | Sledge | 69 | C | 15 (6 health) | $53K |
| 7 | 38628 | Falcon | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 38958 | Swan Lake | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 9 | 38962 | Tippo | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Quitman County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.4% 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 Quitman County, Mississippi
Overview
Quitman County in Mississippi covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
5 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 12 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.