Wayne County, Mississippi
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 91/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 4 ZIP codes in Wayne County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 10 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 23 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.9 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 17.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,905, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
45.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Wayne County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 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: $3,905
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,215 housing units in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clara Water Association | 1,690 | 28 |
| 2 | Buckatunna Water Association | 4,686 | 23 |
| 3 | Southwest Wayne Water Assn | 1,101 | 23 |
| 4 | Hiwannee Water Association #1 | 3,749 | 18 |
| 5 | Whistler Water Association | 4,116 | 15 |
9 total water systems serve Wayne County.
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39322 | Buckatunna | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) | $58K |
| 2 | 39324 | Clara | 93 | A | 5 (1 health) | — |
| 3 | 39362 | State Line | 90 | A | 5 | $58K |
| 4 | 39367 | Waynesboro | 85 | A | 15 (2 health) | $90K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne 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.
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Overview
Wayne County in Mississippi covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (91/100).
4 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.