Catoosa County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 63/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Catoosa County's 4 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Catoosa County Compares
How Catoosa County Compares
Catoosa County scores 12 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 5 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,070, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.293% avg pipe failure probability
52% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Catoosa County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $2,070
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
34,872 housing units in Catoosa 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 Catoosa County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Catoosa 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 Catoosa 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 Catoosa County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORT OGLETHORPE | 8,313 | 8 |
| 2 | CATOOSA UTIL. DIST. AUTHORITY | 56,670 | 5 |
| 3 | Ringgold | 2,743 | 5 |
| 4 | DALTON UTILITIES | 99,315 | 5 |
| 5 | Lafayette | 18,177 | 5 |
9 total water systems serve Catoosa County.
All ZIP Codes in Catoosa County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Catoosa County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30742 | Fort Oglethorpe | 70 | B | 3 | $185K |
| 2 | 30736 | Ringgold | 69 | C | 5 (4 health) | $234K |
| 3 | 30726 | Graysville | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 30741 | Rossville | 50 | D | 0 | $157K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Catoosa County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Catoosa County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (63/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.