Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Tallahatchie County, MS
A typical professional mold job in Tallahatchie County runs about $1,250 to $5,000 before rebuild, using the Mississippi nonmetro price level. Below are the 10 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Mississippi rules.
1978Median year homes were built
55%Homes built before 1980
33%Homes rented, not owned
$82,200Median home value
5,488Housing units
12,363People
Half the homes in Tallahatchie County were built before 1978, and 55 percent went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out. About 33 percent of homes in Tallahatchie County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 38957 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1973, and ZIP 38953 the newest, 1990.
Typical Prices In Tallahatchie County
| Job | Size | National Range | Tallahatchie County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,250 to $5,000 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,650 to $6,250 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $150 to $500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $850 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $650 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,000, that cap covers the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Tallahatchie County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Very Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Tallahatchie County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38920 | Tallahatchie County | 1974 | 60% | $63,500 |
| 38921 | Tallahatchie County | 1979 | 52% | $101,700 |
| 38927 | Tallahatchie County | 1986 | 31% | $57,100 |
| 38928 | Tallahatchie County | 1977 | 63% | Not published |
| 38950 | Tallahatchie County | 1987 | 44% | $70,300 |
| 38953 | Tallahatchie County | 1990 | 39% | $95,300 |
| 38957 | Tallahatchie County | 1973 | 54% | $159,700 |
| 38962 | Tallahatchie County | Not published | 100% | Not published |
| 38963 | Tallahatchie County | 1975 | 71% | $71,100 |
| 38966 | Tallahatchie County | 1987 | 40% | $85,000 |
Mississippi Rules On Mold
Mississippi Mold And Insurance Rules
- A home policy usually limits mold coverage. MID Consumer's Quick Guide To Homeowner's Insurance
- Insurers must give a checklist that says whether your home and belongings are insured against mold. MID Regulation 2007-1