Dade County, Georgia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
The 3 water systems serving Dade County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Dade County Compares
How Dade County Compares
Dade County scores 9 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $477, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.263% avg pipe failure probability
45.7% 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: $477
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,365 housing units in Dade 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 Dade County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dade 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 Dade 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 Dade County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menlo | 949 | 7 |
| 2 | Walker County Water Authority | 36,000 | 7 |
| 3 | DADE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 16,285 | 7 |
| 4 | Summerville | 9,993 | 7 |
| 5 | Chattooga County | 7,800 | 7 |
All ZIP Codes in Dade County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Dade County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30752 | Trenton | 95 | A | 0 | $156K |
| 2 | 30731 | Menlo | 90 | A | 7 | $133K |
| 3 | 30738 | Rising Fawn | 66 | C | 0 | $225K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dade County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Dade County in Georgia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).
1 of 3 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.