COUNTY REPORT MS

Yalobusha County, Mississippi

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 96/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Yalobusha County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Homeowners across Yalobusha County's 5 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How Yalobusha County Compares

Yalobusha County96/100
Mississippi avg89/100
National avg73/100

How Yalobusha County Compares

A
County Grade
96/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Yalobusha County scores 7 points above the Mississippi state average (89/100) and 23 points above the national average (73/100).

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

A
County Grade
96
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 38953 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 38965 (90/100)
$95K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Avg Remediation (105% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Yalobusha County, Mississippi

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 17.2 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 19%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $650, driven primarily by flood

53.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
53.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
40%
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: $650

Flood $800/yr
Water Infrastructure $150/yr
Water / Lead $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,815 housing units in Yalobusha County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 20%

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 Yalobusha County

$95K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Yalobusha County

8 community water systems serving Yalobusha County.

Show all 8 water systems

11 total water systems serve Yalobusha County.

Systems with the most violations in Yalobusha County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Yalobusha County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Yalobusha County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 38953 Scobey 100 A 0 $95K
2 38922 Coffeeville 98 A 4 (2 health) $86K
3 38948 Oakland 97 A 7 (1 health) $66K
4 38961 Tillatoba 97 A 7 (1 health) $106K
5 38965 Water Valley 90 A 34 (3 health) $122K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Yalobusha County

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Overview

Yalobusha County in Mississippi covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (96/100) across 5 scored records.

4 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations 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

Is water safe in Yalobusha County?
Yalobusha County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Yalobusha County?
Yalobusha County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Yalobusha County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Yalobusha County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $650 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Yalobusha County?
The median home build year in Yalobusha County is 1987. 53.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Yalobusha County compare to Mississippi?
Yalobusha County has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Mississippi state average of 89/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Yalobusha County, MS: HSS 96/100; 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/yalobusha/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Yalobusha County, MS: HSS 96/100; 4 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/yalobusha/}
}

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