Sunflower County, Mississippi
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Sunflower: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
The 10 water systems serving Sunflower County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Sunflower County Compares
How Sunflower County Compares
Sunflower County scores 7 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Sunflower County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 19.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $962, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.413% avg pipe failure probability, 70% of ZIPs at high risk
62.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Sunflower County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 13 violations. Past 5 years: 30 total (30 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: $962
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,843 housing units in Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Sunflower County
8 community water systems serving Sunflower County.
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17 total water systems serve Sunflower County.
Systems with the most violations in Sunflower County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Sunflower County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Sunflower County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 38753 | Inverness | 94 | A | 7 (1 health) | $134K |
| 2 | 38774 | Shelby | 94 | A | 7 (1 health) | $82K |
| 3 | 38778 | Sunflower | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) | $85K |
| 4 | 38736 | Doddsville | 93 | A | 18 (2 health) | $129K |
| 5 | 38768 | Rome | 93 | A | 11 (2 health) | — |
| 6 | 38761 | Moorhead | 87 | A | 3 | $59K |
| 7 | 38737 | Drew | 86 | A | 18 (4 health) | $82K |
| 8 | 38751 | Indianola | 86 | A | 8 (1 health) | $126K |
| 9 | 38738 | Parchman | 85 | A | 8 (4 health) | — |
| 10 | 38749 | Holly Ridge | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sunflower County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.3% 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 Sunflower County, Mississippi
Overview
Sunflower County in Mississippi covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
9 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 16 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.