Banks County, Georgia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Banks County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 5 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Banks County Compares
How Banks County Compares
Banks County scores 4 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Banks County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $224, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.28% avg pipe failure probability
39.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Banks County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 36 total (36 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $224
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,106 housing units in Banks County
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 Banks County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Banks 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 Banks County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Banks County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homer | 1,188 | 20 |
| 2 | Banks Company - Mountain Creek | 6,453 | 12 |
| 3 | Maysville Water System | 2,838 | 11 |
| 4 | Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority | 33,601 | 10 |
| 5 | Commerce | 11,340 | 10 |
16 total water systems serve Banks County.
All ZIP Codes in Banks County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Banks County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30554 | Lula | 83 | B | 1 | $239K |
| 2 | 30511 | Baldwin | 81 | B | 2 (2 health) | $234K |
| 3 | 30596 | Alto | 79 | B | 5 | — |
| 4 | 30547 | Homer | 78 | B | 9 (4 health) | $273K |
| 5 | 30558 | Maysville | 72 | B | 10 (9 health) | $214K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Banks County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Banks County, Georgia
Overview
Banks County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
5 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 15 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.