Ben Hill County, Georgia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Ben Hill: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Unlike many counties its size, Ben Hill County keeps violation rates low - all 1 ZIP code score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Ben Hill County Compares
How Ben Hill County Compares
Ben Hill County scores 15 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 19.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,970, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.35% avg pipe failure probability
59% 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: $1,970
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,411 housing units in Ben Hill 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 Ben Hill County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Ben Hill 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 Ben Hill County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Ben Hill County
3 community water systems serving Ben Hill County.
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- A
- A
All ZIP Codes in Ben Hill County
1 ZIP code tracked in Ben Hill County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31750 | Fitzgerald | 90 | A | 0 | $118K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Ben Hill County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here - the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Ben Hill County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Ben Hill County as of the latest reporting period.
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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.