Yalobusha County, Mississippi
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Homeowners across Yalobusha County's 6 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.
How Yalobusha County Compares
How Yalobusha County Compares
Yalobusha County scores 3 points above the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 17.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $432, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.332% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
52.5% 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: $432
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,971 housing units in Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County
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
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Yalobusha County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tillatoba Water Association | 1,200 | 17 |
| 2 | Billys Creek Rural W/a | 1,532 | 16 |
| 3 | Jeff Davis W/a Inc. | 1,312 | 16 |
| 4 | Town of Coffeeville | 905 | 11 |
| 5 | East End Water Association | 479 | 11 |
25 total water systems serve Yalobusha County.
All ZIP Codes in Yalobusha County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Yalobusha County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38948 | Oakland | 98 | A | 5 (1 health) | $66K |
| 2 | 38953 | Scobey | 97 | A | 1 | $95K |
| 3 | 38922 | Coffeeville | 93 | A | 7 (2 health) | $86K |
| 4 | 38965 | Water Valley | 85 | A | 4 | $122K |
| 5 | 38949 | Paris | 66 | C | 0 | $232K |
| 6 | 38961 | Tillatoba | 66 | C | 0 | $106K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Yalobusha County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Overview
Yalobusha County in Mississippi covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 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.