COUNTY REPORT GA

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

Carroll County67/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Carroll County Compares

C
County Grade
67/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
67
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30108 (79/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30109 (53/100)
$224K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Avg Remediation (63% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

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

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 34.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
43.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
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: $518

Flood $308/yr
Energy Code Gap $152/yr
Water / Lead $58/yr

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

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 32%

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

$224K
Median Home Value
$1,400
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 34.4% (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 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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Carroll County?
Carroll 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 Carroll County?
Carroll County is served by 16 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Carroll County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Carroll County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $518 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Carroll County?
The median home build year in Carroll County is 1985. 43.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Carroll County compare to Georgia?
Carroll County has an average water safety score of 67/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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