COUNTY REPORT MS

Yalobusha County, Mississippi

Name: Home Safety Data for Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Creator: ZipCheckup
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5 ZIP codes · Avg score 96/100 · Grade A

ZipCheckup grade for Yalobusha County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

5 ZIP codes, one county grade: Yalobusha County scores in ZipCheckup's upper tier.

How Yalobusha County Compares

Yalobusha County96/100

Mississippi avg89/100

National avg73/100

How Yalobusha County Compares

County Grade

96/100

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

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

County Grade

Avg Safety Score

ZIP Codes

Scobey

Best ZIP: 38953 (100/100)

Water Valley

Lowest ZIP: 38965 (90/100)

$95K

Median Home Value

$375

Avg Remediation (0.39% 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%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $530, largest modeled factor: Flood

45% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

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

45%

Pre-1980 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 DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $530

Flood $800/yr

Water / Lead $120/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

7,815 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

$375

Est. Remediation Cost

0.4%

of Home Value

Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Yalobusha County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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 mapped to Yalobusha County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Yalobusha County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

City of Grenada
Serves ~12,762 people

A
City of Water Valley
Serves ~3,380 people 1 violation

A
Anchor Water Association
Serves ~2,051 people 1 violation

A
Spring Hill Water Assn.
Serves ~1,642 people 7 violations

A
Billys Creek Rural W/a
Serves ~1,532 people

A
Yalobusha Water/sewer District #1
Serves ~1,422 people

A

Show all 8 water systems

Jeff Davis W/a Inc.
Serves ~1,312 people

A
Tillatoba Water Association
Serves ~1,200 people

A

11 water systems mapped to Yalobusha County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Yalobusha County

4 water systems with violations in EPA records.

Spring Hill Water Assn.
Serves ~1,642 people 7 violations

A
East End Water Association
Serves ~479 people 2 violations

A
City of Water Valley
Serves ~3,380 people 1 violation

A
Anchor Water Association
Serves ~2,051 people 1 violation

A

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

The mix of guides changes from county to county.

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

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant trends, and enforcement actions across the county

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Home Affordability

Remediation costs vs. home values, equity trap analysis by ZIP

$375 avg remediation

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

Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)

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 an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (5 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.

How many water systems serve Yalobusha County?

We map 11 public water systems to 5 ZIP codes in our data for Yalobusha County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.

What is the biggest environmental risk in Yalobusha County?

In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Yalobusha County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $530 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.

How old are homes in Yalobusha County?

The median home build year in Yalobusha County is 1987. 45% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have 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 at or above the Mississippi state average of 89/100.

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