COUNTY REPORT GA

Clarke County, Georgia

11 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Clarke County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Across all 11 ZIP codes in Clarke County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Clarke County Compares

Clarke County75/100
Georgia avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Clarke County Compares

B
County Grade
75/100
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

Clarke County scores 1 points above the Georgia state average (74/100) and 2 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
75
Avg Safety Score
11
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30601 (81/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30683 (67/100)
$235K
Median Home Value
$1,764
Avg Remediation (75% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Clarke 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: 11.2 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 10.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $486, driven primarily by flood

Violation History (2021–2022)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Clarke County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
7 (7 health)
2022
16 (16 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 16 violations. Past 5 years: 23 total (23 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 30.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

30/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $486

Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $234/yr
Underground Tanks $80/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Clarke County

$235K
Median Home Value
$1,764
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Clarke 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 Clarke County residents

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 30.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Clarke County

8 community water systems serving Clarke County.

Show all 8 water systems

18 total water systems serve Clarke County.

Systems with the most violations in Clarke County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Clarke County

11 ZIP codes tracked in Clarke County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30601 Athens 81 B 4 (3 health) $213K
2 30602 Athens 81 B 4 (3 health)
3 30609 Athens 81 B 4 (3 health)
4 30606 Athens 77 B 35 (5 health) $333K
5 30607 Athens 72 B 22 (13 health) $235K
6 30605 Athens 67 C 48 (4 health) $279K
7 30683 Winterville 67 C 60 (4 health) $235K
8 30603 Athens
9 30604 Athens
10 30608 Athens
11 30612 Athens

Recommended Buyer Guides for Clarke County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Clarke County in Georgia covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100) across 7 scored records.

7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 16 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Clarke County?
Clarke County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 11 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Clarke County?
Clarke County is served by 18 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 11 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Clarke County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Clarke County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $486 per homeowner.
How does Clarke County compare to Georgia?
Clarke County has an average Home Safety Score of 75/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Georgia state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Clarke County, GA: HSS 75/100; 16 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/clarke/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Clarke County, GA: HSS 75/100; 16 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/clarke/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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