Tate County, Mississippi
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Tate: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Tate County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 4 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Tate County Compares
How Tate County Compares
Tate County scores 3 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 14.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $458, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Tate County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 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: $458
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Tate County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tate 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 Tate County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Tate County
8 community water systems serving Tate County.
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11 total water systems serve Tate County.
Systems with the most violations in Tate County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Tate County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Tate County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 38668 | Senatobia | 94 | A | 9 (1 health) | $223K |
| 2 | 38618 | Coldwater | 85 | A | 9 (2 health) | $140K |
| 3 | 38602 | Arkabutla | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 38638 | Independence | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tate County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- 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
Overview
Tate County in Mississippi covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.