COUNTY REPORT GA

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

Brantley County83/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Brantley County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31542 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31566 (65/100)
$95K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (148% of home value)

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

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
37%
Pre-1978 Housing
22%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $840

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Flood $350/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 38%

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

$95K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
1.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Brantley County?
Brantley County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Brantley County?
Brantley County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Brantley County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Brantley County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $840 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Brantley County?
The median home build year in Brantley County is 1996. 37% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Brantley County compare to Georgia?
Brantley County has an average water safety score of 83/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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