Stone County, Mississippi
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Stone: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Within Stone County, all 2 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety - violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Stone County Compares
How Stone County Compares
Stone County scores 0 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 14%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,365, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.245% avg pipe failure probability
30.5% 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: $2,365
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,162 housing units in Stone 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 Stone County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Stone 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 Stone County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Stone County
6 community water systems serving Stone County.
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Systems with the most violations in Stone County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Stone County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Stone County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39577 | Wiggins | 88 | A | 11 (2 health) | $113K |
| 2 | 39561 | Mc Henry | 73 | B | 0 | $187K |
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Overview
Stone County in Mississippi covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.