Clayton County, Georgia
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Clayton County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
For Clayton County, the grade is neither top-tier nor bottom-tier; it summarizes data for 13 ZIP codes rather than measuring water at any home, and because it blends several sources, a middle result can come from very different mixes of strengths and weaknesses.
How Clayton County Compares
How Clayton County Compares
Clayton County scores 6 points below the Georgia state average (74/100) and 5 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Clayton County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 16.2%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $909, largest modeled factor: Flood
38% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $909
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
102,404 housing units in Clayton 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 Clayton County
Modeled remediation costs in Clayton County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 Clayton County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Clayton County ZIP codes
7 community water systems mapped to Clayton County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Show all 7 water systems
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Systems with the most violations in Clayton County
5 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Clayton County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Clayton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30294 | Ellenwood | 77 | B | 8 | $233K |
| 2 | 30236 | Jonesboro | 67 | C | 0 | $220K |
| 3 | 30250 | Lovejoy | 67 | C | 0 | — |
| 4 | 30260 | Morrow | 67 | C | 0 | $190K |
| 5 | 30274 | Riverdale | 67 | C | 0 | $157K |
| 6 | 30238 | Jonesboro | 66 | C | 2 | $208K |
| 7 | 30273 | Rex | 66 | C | 1 | $185K |
| 8 | 30296 | Riverdale | 66 | C | 4 | $185K |
| 9 | 30297 | Forest Park | 66 | C | 1 | $121K |
| 10 | 30237 | Jonesboro | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 30287 | Morrow | — | — | — | |
| 12 | 30298 | Forest Park | — | — | — | |
| 13 | 30386 | Atlanta | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clayton County
Up to five guides, picked by rule.
- 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 Clayton County, Georgia
Overview
Clayton County in Georgia covers 13 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100) across 9 scored records.
5 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.