Sunflower County, Mississippi
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
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: 2026-06-03
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: $802, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 78% 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: $802
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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Sunflower County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rome Water System | 211 | 29 |
| 2 | Boyle-skene Water Assn | 898 | 18 |
| 3 | Town of Doddsville | 264 | 18 |
| 4 | City of Drew | 2,300 | 18 |
| 5 | Big Yeager Water Association | 238 | 18 |
17 total water systems serve Sunflower County.
All ZIP Codes in Sunflower County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Sunflower County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.