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Winston County, Mississippi

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Winston County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 2 of its tracked ZIP codes.

How Winston County Compares

Winston County88/100
Mississippi avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Winston County Compares

A
County Grade
88/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Winston County scores 7 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
88
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39346 (93/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39339 (82/100)
$111K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (108% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 19.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $940, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.36% avg pipe failure probability

64.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1973
Median Build Year
64.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
36%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $940

Flood $700/yr
Water / Lead $150/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,634 housing units in Winston County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 41%
1980–1999 24%
2000+ 21%

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 Winston County

$111K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Winston County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Louisville 7,545 8
2 Highpoint Water Association #1 2,124 8
3 Ellison Ridge Water Assn 1,287 8
4 Nanih-waiya Water Association 1,127 8
5 Town of Noxapater 1,713 8

10 total water systems serve Winston County.

All ZIP Codes in Winston County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Winston County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39346 Noxapater 93 A 3 $92K
2 39339 Louisville 82 B 5 $130K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Winston County

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Overview

Winston County in Mississippi covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).

2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Winston County?
Winston County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Winston County?
Winston County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Winston County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Winston County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $940 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Winston County?
The median home build year in Winston County is 1973. 64.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Winston County compare to Mississippi?
Winston County has an average water safety score of 88/100, which is above the Mississippi state average of 81/100.

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