COUNTY REPORT GA

Charlton County, Georgia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Charlton County, 1 tracked ZIP code reveal moderate water quality — national standards are generally met, with some documented exceptions.

How Charlton County Compares

Charlton County65/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Charlton County Compares

C
County Grade
65/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

Charlton County scores 10 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).

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

C
County Grade
65
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 31562
$1,800
Avg Remediation

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.3 (asthma 10%, diabetes 16.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,020, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.29% avg pipe failure probability

53% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
53%
Pre-1978 Housing
29%
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: $4,020

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

934 housing units in Charlton County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 42%
2000+ 19%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Charlton County residents

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

All ZIP Codes in Charlton County

1 ZIP code tracked in Charlton County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations
1 31562 Saint George 65 C 0

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Overview

Charlton County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Charlton County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Charlton County?
Charlton 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 Charlton County?
Charlton County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Charlton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Charlton County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,020 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Charlton County?
The median home build year in Charlton County is 1985. 53% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Charlton County compare to Georgia?
Charlton County has an average water safety score of 65/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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