COUNTY REPORT GA

Dooly County, Georgia

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

In current tracking cycles, Dooly County — spanning 7 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.

How Dooly County Compares

Dooly County87/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Dooly County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Dooly County scores 12 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31091 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31025 (66/100)
$113K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Avg Remediation (106% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Dooly County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 16.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $521, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability

60.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
60.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $521

Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $143/yr
Flood $86/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

5,391 housing units in Dooly County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 32%
1980–1999 31%
2000+ 18%

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 Dooly County

$113K
Median Home Value
$1,200
Est. Remediation Cost
1.1%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dooly 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 Dooly County residents

Asthma 10.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Dooly County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Vienna 3,018 5
2 UNADILLA 3,806 4
3 Lilly 200 3
4 Pinehurst 1,649 2
5 Cordele 11,880 2

7 total water systems serve Dooly County.

All ZIP Codes in Dooly County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Dooly County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31091 Unadilla 99 A 1 $84K
2 31007 Byromville 97 A 1 $77K
3 31070 Pinehurst 97 A 2 $93K
4 31051 Lilly 96 A 3 $133K
5 31092 Vienna 89 A 2 $134K
6 31013 Clinchfield 66 C 0
7 31025 Elko 66 C 0 $261K

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Overview

Dooly County in Georgia covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).

5 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Dooly County?
Dooly County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Dooly County?
Dooly County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Dooly County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Dooly County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $521 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Dooly County?
The median home build year in Dooly County is 1975. 60.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Dooly County compare to Georgia?
Dooly County has an average water safety score of 87/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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