CITY REPORT GA

Kathleen, GA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Kathleen: A.

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

In the dataset behind this page, Kathleen, GA receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.

How Kathleen Compares

Kathleen100/100
Georgia avg74/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 100
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$278K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Kathleen Residents

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 12% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.04.

Kathleen's Water Providers

When a city is linked to 3 water systems, as Kathleen, GA is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Kathleen, Georgia (population ~19,945), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 212,169 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Kathleen: A (100/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Kathleen water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
31047 A Houston County-feagin Mill 92,971

All ZIP Codes in Kathleen

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Kathleen Community Health Snapshot

10.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.1%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.1% ↑
Diabetes 13.1% ↑
Mental Health 17.1% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Kathleen Infrastructure Age

2005
Median Build Year
12%
Built Before 1986
7%
Built Before 1970
PEX or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Median build year in Kathleen: 2005; a tap test shows what your own water delivers.

2005
Median Year Built
12%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
7%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (7%) 1970–1986 (5%) Post-1986 (88%)

Most homes in Kathleen were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Kathleen: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

12%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0014
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

For families with young children in Kathleen, two area figures are available: pre-1986 construction at about 12%, and a mean of the ZIP codes' 90th-percentile lead results under 0.010 mg/L. Testing water from the tap a child drinks from gives a home-specific result.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Kathleen: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

5
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$55,405
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Kathleen contains 5 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $55,405. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Kathleen, GA?
Kathleen has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
Does Kathleen water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Kathleen is 0.0014 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Kathleen compare to Georgia average?
Kathleen has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100, which is at or above the Georgia state average of 74/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Kathleen?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Kathleen. The related population figure in our data is approximately 19,945 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Kathleen, GA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ga/kathleen/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Kathleen, GA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ga/kathleen/}
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Page version: October 2026.

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