Burke County, Georgia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Burke County's 5 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Burke County Compares
How Burke County Compares
Burke County scores 12 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Burke County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.1 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 18.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,116, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.307% 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: $2,116
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,903 housing units in Burke 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 Burke County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Burke 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 Burke County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Burke County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesboro | 5,900 | 10 |
| 2 | Girard | 240 | 9 |
| 3 | Vidette | 127 | 9 |
| 4 | Western Estates | 78 | 9 |
| 5 | Sardis | 1,053 | 5 |
7 total water systems serve Burke County.
All ZIP Codes in Burke County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Burke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30816 | Keysville | 97 | A | 1 | $125K |
| 2 | 30456 | Sardis | 95 | A | 5 | $80K |
| 3 | 30426 | Girard | 93 | A | 9 | $45K |
| 4 | 30830 | Waynesboro | 85 | A | 9 | $146K |
| 5 | 30811 | Gough | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Burke County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59% of homes built before 1978
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Burke County, Georgia
Overview
Burke County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).
4 of 5 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)
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