Tishomingo County, Mississippi
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 93/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Spanning 6 ZIP codes, Tishomingo County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Tishomingo County Compares
How Tishomingo County Compares
Tishomingo County scores 12 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 25 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $365, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.352% avg pipe failure probability
56.5% 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: $365
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
11,606 housing units in Tishomingo 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 Tishomingo County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Tishomingo 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 Tishomingo 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 Tishomingo County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holcut-cairo Water Assn | 2,513 | 11 |
| 2 | City of Iuka | 7,268 | 11 |
| 3 | Town of Burnsville | 1,278 | 9 |
| 4 | Walker Switch Water Assn | 982 | 9 |
| 5 | Town of Golden Water Department | 1,848 | 8 |
16 total water systems serve Tishomingo County.
All ZIP Codes in Tishomingo County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Tishomingo County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38827 | Belmont | 97 | A | 1 | $148K |
| 2 | 38847 | Golden | 97 | A | 1 | $89K |
| 3 | 38873 | Tishomingo | 97 | A | 2 | $99K |
| 4 | 38838 | Dennis | 96 | A | 4 | $81K |
| 5 | 38833 | Burnsville | 91 | A | 3 | $134K |
| 6 | 38852 | Iuka | 80 | B | 6 | $133K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Tishomingo County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.5% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Overview
Tishomingo County in Mississippi covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (93/100).
6 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.