Carroll County, Georgia
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Safe water is the norm for most of Carroll County's 13 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Carroll County Compares
How Carroll County Compares
Carroll County scores 8 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Carroll County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $518, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.275% avg pipe failure probability
43.2% 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: $518
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
50,069 housing units in Carroll 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 Carroll County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrollton | 25,200 | 110 |
| 2 | Carroll County | 51,592 | 107 |
| 3 | Cooks Mobile Home Park | 108 | 95 |
| 4 | Temple | 5,708 | 38 |
| 5 | Villa Rica | 15,667 | 31 |
16 total water systems serve Carroll County.
All ZIP Codes in Carroll County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Carroll County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30108 | Bowdon | 79 | B | 6 | $225K |
| 2 | 30185 | Whitesburg | 78 | B | 3 | $168K |
| 3 | 30180 | Villa Rica | 76 | B | 12 | $257K |
| 4 | 30182 | Waco | 75 | B | 1 | $192K |
| 5 | 30150 | Mount Zion | 72 | B | 0 | — |
| 6 | 30170 | Roopville | 66 | C | 5 (2 health) | $211K |
| 7 | 30116 | Carrollton | 64 | C | 19 | $223K |
| 8 | 30119 | Carrollton | 64 | C | 19 | — |
| 9 | 30187 | Winston | 63 | C | 0 | $288K |
| 10 | 30117 | Carrollton | 59 | C | 19 | $240K |
| 11 | 30112 | Carrollton | 58 | C | 19 | — |
| 12 | 30118 | Carrollton | 58 | C | 19 | — |
| 13 | 30109 | Bowdon Junction | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Carroll County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Carroll County, Georgia
Overview
Carroll County in Georgia covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
10 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.
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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)
Updated daily.