Brantley County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Brantley County earns a high water safety grade — 4 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.
How Brantley County Compares
How Brantley County Compares
Brantley County scores 8 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 14.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $840, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.215% avg pipe failure probability
37% 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: $840
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,245 housing units in Brantley 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 Brantley County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Brantley 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 Brantley County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Brantley County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAHUNTA | 1,315 | 1 |
| 2 | Hoboken | 528 | 0 |
| 3 | Glynn Company-south Main Land | 2,554 | 0 |
| 4 | Screven | 1,043 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Brantley County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Brantley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31542 | Hoboken | 99 | A | 0 | $117K |
| 2 | 31553 | Nahunta | 95 | A | 1 | $95K |
| 3 | 31543 | Hortense | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 31566 | Waynesville | 65 | C | 0 | $88K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Brantley County
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Overview
Brantley County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).
1 of 4 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.