Yazoo County, Mississippi
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Yazoo County, the 5 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.
How Yazoo County Compares
How Yazoo County Compares
Yazoo 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
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Yazoo County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.5 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 18.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $478, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk
56% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Yazoo County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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: $478
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,556 housing units in Yazoo 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 Yazoo County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Yazoo 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 Yazoo 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 Yazoo County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton Heights Water Assn #1 | 1,336 | 11 |
| 2 | City of Yazoo City | 9,913 | 10 |
| 3 | TOWN OF PICKENS | 1,587 | 10 |
| 4 | Casey Jones Water Assn. | 1,146 | 10 |
| 5 | Midway W/a #3 | 739 | 9 |
9 total water systems serve Yazoo County.
All ZIP Codes in Yazoo County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Yazoo County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39179 | Vaughan | 98 | A | 1 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 39040 | Bentonia | 95 | A | 1 | $200K |
| 3 | 39039 | Benton | 94 | A | 9 (1 health) | $151K |
| 4 | 39162 | Satartia | 86 | A | 3 | $180K |
| 5 | 39173 | Tinsley | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Yazoo County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Yazoo County, Mississippi
Overview
Yazoo County in Mississippi covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 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.