Baldwin County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Baldwin: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Baldwin County: 4 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Baldwin County Compares
How Baldwin County Compares
Baldwin County scores 8 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $828, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.52% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Baldwin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 32 violations. Past 5 years: 60 total (60 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: $828
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Baldwin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Baldwin 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 Baldwin County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Baldwin County
3 community water systems serving Baldwin County.
- C
- C
- B
Systems with the most violations in Baldwin County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- C
All ZIP Codes in Baldwin County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Baldwin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31061 | Milledgeville | 70 | B | 13 (12 health) | $168K |
| 2 | 31034 | Hardwick | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 3 | 31059 | Milledgeville | 66 | C | 13 (12 health) | — |
| 4 | 31062 | Milledgeville | 66 | C | 13 (12 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Baldwin 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 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
Overview
Baldwin County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 36 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.