COUNTY REPORT GA

Bleckley County, Georgia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 91/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Bleckley County — 1 ZIP code, above-average safety grade.

How Bleckley County Compares

Bleckley County91/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Bleckley County Compares

A
County Grade
91/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Bleckley County scores 16 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 23 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
91
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 31014
$120K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (150% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $470, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.31% avg pipe failure probability

57% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
57%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $470

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Flood $200/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

5,607 housing units in Bleckley County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 33%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 22%

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 Bleckley County

$120K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bleckley 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 Bleckley County residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Bleckley County

1 ZIP code tracked in Bleckley County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31014 Cochran 91 A 6 $120K

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Overview

Bleckley County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (91/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Bleckley County?
Bleckley County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bleckley County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bleckley County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $470 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Bleckley County?
The median home build year in Bleckley County is 1988. 57% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Bleckley County compare to Georgia?
Bleckley County has an average water safety score of 91/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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