Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Tallahatchie County's 10 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.
How Tallahatchie County Compares
How Tallahatchie County Compares
Tallahatchie County scores 1 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Tallahatchie 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 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 19.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $699, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.376% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
60.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Tallahatchie County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 51 total (51 health-based).
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: $699
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,754 housing units in Tallahatchie 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 Tallahatchie County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tallahatchie 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 Tallahatchie 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 Tallahatchie County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil-sumner Water Assn. | 290 | 27 |
| 2 | Cascilla Water Association | 837 | 26 |
| 3 | Moore Bayou Water Association | 438 | 25 |
| 4 | Sunflower Water Assn | 473 | 25 |
| 5 | Town of Tutwiler | 1,040 | 25 |
26 total water systems serve Tallahatchie County.
All ZIP Codes in Tallahatchie County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Tallahatchie County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38927 | Enid | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) | $57K |
| 2 | 38957 | Sumner | 94 | A | 2 (1 health) | $160K |
| 3 | 38950 | Philipp | 93 | A | 6 (1 health) | $70K |
| 4 | 38966 | Webb | 93 | A | 19 (2 health) | $85K |
| 5 | 38928 | Glendora | 90 | A | 0 | — |
| 6 | 38921 | Charleston | 76 | B | 20 (6 health) | $102K |
| 7 | 38940 | Holcomb | 73 | B | 0 | $103K |
| 8 | 38944 | Minter City | 73 | B | 0 | $56K |
| 9 | 38963 | Tutwiler | 68 | C | 25 (7 health) | $71K |
| 10 | 38945 | Money | 65 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tallahatchie County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 60.2% 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 Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
Overview
Tallahatchie County in Mississippi covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).
6 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 18 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.