COUNTY REPORT GA

Candler County, Georgia

2 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 2 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 2 tracked ZIP records scored
2
ZIP Codes
$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: $3,720, driven primarily by sea_level

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
31/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,720

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $600/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 serving Candler County

2 community water systems serving Candler County.

Systems with the most violations in Candler County

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Candler County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Candler County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30439 Metter 8 $131K
2 30451 Pulaski

Recommended Buyer Guides for Candler County

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Overview

Candler County in Georgia covers 2 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Candler County?
Candler County is served by 2 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 $3,720 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 to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Candler County, Georgia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/candler/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-georgia-candler,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Candler County, Georgia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/candler/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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