COUNTY REPORT GA

Dawson County, Georgia

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

ZipCheckup grade for Dawson County: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Dawson County: upper grades, 1 ZIP.

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

B
County Grade
78
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 30534
$337K
Median Home Value

Key Risk Factors

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

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $290, largest modeled factor: Flood

17% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

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
17%
Pre-1980 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 DWINSA 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).

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 mapped to Dawson County ZIP codes

5 community water systems mapped to Dawson County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Dawson County

3 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.

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 an average Home Safety grade of B from its scored ZIP records (1 ZIP code tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Dawson County?
We map 5 public water systems to 1 ZIP code in our data for Dawson County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dawson County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Dawson County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $290 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Dawson County?
The median home build year in Dawson County is 1993. 17% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have 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 at or 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: October 2026.

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