Clay County, Georgia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 2 ZIP codes, Clay County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Clay County Compares
How Clay County Compares
Clay County scores 19 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 26 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.6 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 21.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $345, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.285% avg pipe failure probability
51.5% 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: $345
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
1,615 housing units in Clay County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Clay 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 Clay County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay County Water System | 1,085 | 9 |
| 2 | Cuthbert | 2,835 | 9 |
| 3 | Fort Gaines | 1,399 | 9 |
| 4 | Blakely | 5,716 | 3 |
| 5 | Bluffton | 149 | 3 |
All ZIP Codes in Clay County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Clay County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39824 | Bluffton | 98 | A | 3 | $57K |
| 2 | 39851 | Fort Gaines | 89 | A | 9 | $99K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clay County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 51.5% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Clay County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100).
2 of 2 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.