COUNTY REPORT GA

Butts County, Georgia

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Butts County's water quality grade reflects a middle-ground assessment — its 2 ZIP codes range from fully compliant to violation-flagged.

How Butts County Compares

Butts County68/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Butts County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Butts County scores 7 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30216 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30234 (53/100)
$203K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Avg Remediation (49% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 13.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $255, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.255% avg pipe failure probability

49% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
49%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
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: $255

Energy Code Gap $180/yr
Water / Lead $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,875 housing units in Butts County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 44%
2000+ 20%

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 Butts County

$203K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.2% (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 Butts County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Flovilla 1,292 0
2 Butts County/jackson/jenkinsburg Ws 31,171 0
3 HENRY COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY 176,038 0
4 Locust Grove 10,812 0

All ZIP Codes in Butts County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Butts County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30216 Flovilla 83 B 0 $206K
2 30234 Jenkinsburg 53 D 0 $201K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Butts County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Butts County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Butts County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Butts County?
Butts County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Butts County?
Butts County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Butts County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Butts County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $255 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Butts County?
The median home build year in Butts County is 1985. 49% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Butts County compare to Georgia?
Butts County has an average water safety score of 68/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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