Cherokee County, Georgia
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water safety in Cherokee County is uneven — some of its 14 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.
How Cherokee County Compares
How Cherokee County Compares
Cherokee County scores 7 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cherokee County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.4 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 11.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $524, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.217% avg pipe failure probability, 9% of ZIPs at high risk
31.1% 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: $524
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
129,341 housing units in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherokee County | 224,427 | 11 |
| 2 | Waleska | 4,657 | 9 |
| 3 | Lake Arrowhead Subdivision | 4,671 | 9 |
| 4 | WOODSTOCK | 19,742 | 2 |
| 5 | Cobb County | 695,000 | 1 |
16 total water systems serve Cherokee County.
All ZIP Codes in Cherokee County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Cherokee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30107 | Ball Ground | 83 | B | 0 | $364K |
| 2 | 30115 | Canton | 83 | B | 0 | $440K |
| 3 | 30169 | Canton | 83 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 30189 | Woodstock | 83 | B | 1 | $370K |
| 5 | 30183 | Waleska | 79 | B | 9 | $428K |
| 6 | 30114 | Canton | 78 | B | 0 | $409K |
| 7 | 30188 | Woodstock | 78 | B | 1 | $389K |
| 8 | 30177 | Tate | 63 | C | 0 | $217K |
| 9 | 30101 | Acworth | 55 | C | 0 | $376K |
| 10 | 30102 | Acworth | 55 | C | 0 | $292K |
| 11 | 30142 | Holly Springs | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 12 | 30146 | Lebanon | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 13 | 30148 | Marble Hill | 53 | D | 0 | $407K |
| 14 | 30151 | Nelson | 53 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cherokee County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- 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 Cherokee County, Georgia
Overview
Cherokee County in Georgia covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
3 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.