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
How Clinch County Compares
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
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
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: $1,880
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Clinch County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 2 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 67.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.