COUNTY REPORT GA

Clinch County, Georgia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Water utilities serving Clinch County's 4 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record — the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.

How Clinch County Compares

Clinch County80/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Clinch County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Clinch County scores 5 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31631 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31630 (65/100)
$85K
Median Home Value
$2,640
Avg Remediation (311% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.5 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 17.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,880, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.35% avg pipe failure probability

67.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1977
Median Build Year
67.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
35%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,880

Sea Level Rise $1,050/yr
Energy Code Gap $405/yr
Water / Lead $325/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

3,078 housing units in Clinch County

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 21%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 20%

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 Clinch County

$85K
Median Home Value
$2,640
Est. Remediation Cost
3.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value moderate burden

Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.

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 Clinch County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 4 systems in Clinch County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Homerville 3,210 7
2 Dupont Water System 120 2
3 Argyle 173 0
4 Fargo 392 0

All ZIP Codes in Clinch County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Clinch County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31631 Fargo 95 A 0 $82K
2 31634 Homerville 93 A 5 $101K
3 31623 Argyle 66 C 0 $74K
4 31630 Du Pont 65 C 2 $88K

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Overview

Clinch County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Clinch County?
Clinch County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Clinch County?
Clinch County is served by 4 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Clinch County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Clinch County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,880 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Clinch County?
The median home build year in Clinch County is 1977. 67.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Clinch County compare to Georgia?
Clinch County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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