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Walthall County, Mississippi

2 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 2 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 2 tracked ZIP records scored
2
ZIP Codes
$118K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (101% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.8 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 17.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,665, driven primarily by flood

54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
54%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,665

Flood $1,700/yr
Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Wildfire $150/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

6,563 housing units in Walthall County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 35%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 16%

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 Walthall County

$118K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Walthall 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 Walthall County residents

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Walthall County

7 community water systems serving Walthall County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Walthall County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Walthall County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Walthall County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39478 Sandy Hook 10 $112K
2 39667 Tylertown 82 (1 health) $125K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Walthall County

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Overview

Walthall County in Mississippi covers 2 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Walthall County?
Walthall County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Walthall County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Walthall County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,665 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Walthall County?
The median home build year in Walthall County is 1986. 54% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Walthall County, Mississippi Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/walthall/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Walthall County, Mississippi Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/walthall/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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