Pemiscot County, Missouri
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Pemiscot County, all 11 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Pemiscot County Compares
How Pemiscot County Compares
Pemiscot County scores 10 points above the Missouri state average (69/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pemiscot County, Missouri
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.8 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 17.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $766, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.425% avg pipe failure probability, 73% of ZIPs at high risk
73.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Pemiscot County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 17 total (17 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: $766
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,988 housing units in Pemiscot 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 Pemiscot County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pemiscot 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 Pemiscot 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 Pemiscot County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pemiscot County Con Pwsd 1 | 6,042 | 29 |
| 2 | STEELE PWS | 1,975 | 14 |
| 3 | Hayti Public Water System | 2,789 | 11 |
| 4 | Hayti Heights Public Water System | 520 | 11 |
| 5 | Dunklin County Pwsd 1 | 4,307 | 4 |
9 total water systems serve Pemiscot County.
All ZIP Codes in Pemiscot County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Pemiscot County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63853 | Holland | 98 | A | 3 (1 health) | $53K |
| 2 | 63879 | Wardell | 98 | A | 2 | $55K |
| 3 | 63852 | Holcomb | 92 | A | 4 | $89K |
| 4 | 63877 | Steele | 87 | A | 14 (3 health) | $151K |
| 5 | 63851 | Hayti | 82 | B | 11 | $74K |
| 6 | 63827 | Bragg City | 73 | B | 0 | $71K |
| 7 | 63849 | Gobler | 73 | B | 0 | $117K |
| 8 | 63830 | Caruthersville | 68 | C | 2 | $136K |
| 9 | 63826 | Braggadocio | 66 | C | 0 | $84K |
| 10 | 63839 | Cooter | 66 | C | 0 | $79K |
| 11 | 63840 | Deering | 66 | C | 0 | $46K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pemiscot 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 — 73.5% 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 Pemiscot County, Missouri
Overview
Pemiscot County in Missouri covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
6 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.