COUNTY REPORT MO

Mississippi County, Missouri

5 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 5 tracked ZIP records scored
5
ZIP Codes
$74K
Median Home Value
$1,650
Avg Remediation (224% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Mississippi County, Missouri

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: 17.5 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 16.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,564, driven primarily by flood

74% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 47.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1967
Median Build Year
74%
Pre-1978 Housing
48/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
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: $1,564

Flood $1,250/yr
Water / Lead $275/yr
Water Infrastructure $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,863 housing units in Mississippi County

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 34%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 12%

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 Mississippi County

$74K
Median Home Value
$1,650
Est. Remediation Cost
2.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Mississippi County residents

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 47.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Mississippi County

5 community water systems serving Mississippi County.

Systems with the most violations in Mississippi County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Mississippi County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Mississippi County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 63820 Anniston $53K
2 63834 Charleston 11 (1 health) $107K
3 63845 East Prairie 14 (1 health) $94K
4 63881 Wolf Island
5 63882 Wyatt $46K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Mississippi County

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Overview

Mississippi County in Missouri covers 5 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation 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

How many water systems serve Mississippi County?
Mississippi County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Mississippi County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Mississippi County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,564 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Mississippi County?
The median home build year in Mississippi County is 1967. 74% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Mississippi County, Missouri Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/mississippi/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Mississippi County, Missouri Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/missouri/mississippi/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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