COUNTY REPORT GA

Baldwin County, Georgia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Baldwin County: 4 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.

How Baldwin County Compares

Baldwin County67/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Baldwin County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

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: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31061 (70/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31062 (66/100)
$168K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Avg Remediation (60% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 15.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $490, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.407% avg pipe failure probability, 25% of ZIPs at high risk

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
4 (4 health)
2024
32 (32 health)
2025
24 (24 health)

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

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

41%
Pipe Failure Probability
25%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $490

Energy Code Gap $203/yr
Flood $150/yr
Water / Lead $138/yr

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

$168K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 3 systems in Baldwin County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Milledgeville 20,540 39
2 BALDWIN COUNTY 23,067 39
3 Irwinton 1,597 13

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

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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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Baldwin County?
Baldwin County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Baldwin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Baldwin County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $490 per homeowner.
How does Baldwin County compare to Georgia?
Baldwin County has an average water safety score of 67/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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