COUNTY REPORT GA

Atkinson County, Georgia

3 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 3 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 3 tracked ZIP records scored
3
ZIP Codes
$80K
Median Home Value
$4,680
Avg Remediation (583% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.5 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 18%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $683, driven primarily by sea_level

46% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2024–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Atkinson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2024
6 (6 health)
2025
10 (10 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 10 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1999
Median Build Year
46%
Pre-1978 Housing
38/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
33%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $683

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Flood $200/yr
Energy Code Gap $150/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,948 housing units in Atkinson County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 22%

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 Atkinson County

$80K
Median Home Value
$4,680
Est. Remediation Cost
5.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value high burden

Remediation costs represent a significant burden for homeowners in Atkinson County. Lower-income households may face difficult choices between water safety investments and other expenses.

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 Atkinson County residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Atkinson County

6 community water systems serving Atkinson County.

Systems with the most violations in Atkinson County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Atkinson County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Atkinson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31624 Axson 5 $89K
2 31642 Pearson 24 (9 health) $80K
3 31650 Willacoochee 15 (9 health) $60K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Atkinson County

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Overview

Atkinson County in Georgia covers 3 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.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 9 health-based violations 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 Atkinson County?
Atkinson County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Atkinson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Atkinson County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $683 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Atkinson County?
The median home build year in Atkinson County is 1999. 46% 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). Atkinson County, Georgia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/atkinson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-georgia-atkinson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Atkinson County, Georgia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/atkinson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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