COUNTY REPORT GA

Candler County, Georgia

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 95/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Compared to state averages, Candler County scores well — its 2 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Candler County Compares

Candler County95/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Candler County Compares

A
County Grade
95/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Candler County scores 20 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 27 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
95
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30451 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30439 (91/100)
$131K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (91% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.8 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 16.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,645, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.305% avg pipe failure probability

52.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1942
Median Build Year
52.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
31%
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: $3,645

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,403 housing units in Candler County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 23%

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 Candler County

$131K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.2% (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 Candler County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Metter 4,776 3
2 Coleman Estates Mobile Home Park 73 3
3 Southern Manor at Candler 25 3
4 Pulaski 280 1

All ZIP Codes in Candler County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Candler County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30451 Pulaski 99 A 1
2 30439 Metter 91 A 3 $131K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Candler County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Candler County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (95/100).

2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Candler County?
Candler County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Candler County?
Candler 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 Candler County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Candler County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,645 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Candler County?
The median home build year in Candler County is 1942. 52.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Candler County compare to Georgia?
Candler County has an average water safety score of 95/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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