COUNTY REPORT GA

Clayton County, Georgia

13 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Clayton County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Water safety in Clayton County is uneven - some of its 13 ZIP codes meet standards cleanly while others carry documented violations.

How Clayton County Compares

Clayton County68/100
Georgia avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Clayton County Compares

C
County Grade
68/100
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

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 Last verified:

C
County Grade
68
Avg Safety Score
13
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30294 (77/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30297 (66/100)
$187K
Median Home Value
$1,775
Avg Remediation (95% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.3 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 16.2%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,051, driven primarily by flood

49.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.2% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1984
Median Build Year
49.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
11%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

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: $1,051

Flood $1,150/yr
Energy Code Gap $259/yr
Water / Lead $94/yr

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

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 26%

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

$187K
Median Home Value
$1,775
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.2% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Clayton County

7 community water systems serving Clayton County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Clayton County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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

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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Clayton County?
Clayton 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 Clayton County?
Clayton County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 13 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Clayton County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Clayton County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,051 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Clayton County?
The median home build year in Clayton County is 1984. 49.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Clayton County compare to Georgia?
Clayton County has an average Home Safety Score of 68/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Georgia state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Clayton County, GA: HSS 68/100; 14 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/clayton/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-georgia-clayton,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Clayton County, GA: HSS 68/100; 14 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/clayton/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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