COUNTY REPORT GA

Dawson County, Georgia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Dawson County: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Throughout Dawson County, the 1 monitored ZIP code show low violation rates and healthy safety scores - a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Dawson County Compares

Dawson County78/100
Georgia avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Dawson County Compares

B
County Grade
78/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Dawson County scores 4 points above the Georgia state average (74/100) and 5 points above 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:

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 30534
$337K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Avg Remediation (48% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.6 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 11.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $290, driven primarily by flood

27% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1993
Median Build Year
27%
Pre-1978 Housing
20/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
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: $290

Flood $200/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

12,835 housing units in Dawson County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 12%
1980–1999 40%
2000+ 43%

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

$337K
Median Home Value
$1,600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Dawson County

5 community water systems serving Dawson County.

Systems with the most violations in Dawson County

3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Dawson County

1 ZIP code tracked in Dawson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30534 Dawsonville 78 B 36 $337K

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.

Overview

Dawson County in Georgia covers 1 tracked ZIP record with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100) across 1 scored records.

1 of 1 ZIP code 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 Dawson County?
Dawson County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP code.
How many water systems serve Dawson County?
Dawson County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP code.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dawson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Dawson County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $290 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Dawson County?
The median home build year in Dawson County is 1993. 27% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Dawson County compare to Georgia?
Dawson County has an average Home Safety Score of 78/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Georgia state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Dawson County, GA: HSS 78/100; 36 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/dawson/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-georgia-dawson,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dawson County, GA: HSS 78/100; 36 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/dawson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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