Dawson County, Georgia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Dawson County: 2 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Dawson County Compares
How Dawson County Compares
Dawson County scores 8 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $640, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.22% avg pipe failure probability
33.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Dawson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 2 violations. Past 5 years: 4 total (4 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $640
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
14,265 housing units in Dawson 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 Dawson County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etowah | 23,922 | 5 |
| 2 | Dawsonville | 4,433 | 5 |
| 3 | Athens Boat Club | 325 | 5 |
| 4 | Forsyth Company Water & Sewer | 161,200 | 5 |
| 5 | Dahlonega | 7,500 | 5 |
13 total water systems serve Dawson County.
All ZIP Codes in Dawson County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Dawson County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30534 | Dawsonville | 78 | B | 5 | $337K |
| 2 | 30572 | Suches | 55 | C | 0 | $288K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dawson County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Dawson County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
1 of 2 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.