Bartow County, Georgia
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-16
ZipCheckup grade for Bartow: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Bartow County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 9 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Bartow County Compares
How Bartow County Compares
Bartow County scores 4 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bartow County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.5 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $527, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.242% avg pipe failure probability
40.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $527
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
37,201 housing units in Bartow 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 Bartow County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bartow 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 Bartow County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Bartow County
8 community water systems serving Bartow County.
- B
- C
- B
- C
- C
- B
Show all 8 water systems
- C
- C
17 total water systems serve Bartow County.
Systems with the most violations in Bartow County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Bartow County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Bartow County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30121 | Cartersville | 83 | B | 1 | $259K |
| 2 | 30137 | Emerson | 83 | B | 0 | $192K |
| 3 | 30145 | Kingston | 79 | B | 5 | $222K |
| 4 | 30120 | Cartersville | 78 | B | 1 | $276K |
| 5 | 30184 | White | 78 | B | 5 | $291K |
| 6 | 30171 | Rydal | 63 | C | 0 | $359K |
| 7 | 30178 | Taylorsville | 63 | C | 0 | $285K |
| 8 | 30733 | Plainville | 63 | C | 0 | $160K |
| 9 | 30123 | Cassville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bartow 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 Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bartow County, Georgia
Overview
Bartow County in Georgia covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
4 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.