Dougherty County, Georgia
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Dougherty County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 10 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Dougherty County Compares
How Dougherty County Compares
Dougherty County scores 15 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 22 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Dougherty County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 19%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,342, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.275% avg pipe failure probability
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: $1,342
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Dougherty County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Dougherty 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 Dougherty 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 Dougherty County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany | 101,245 | 18 |
| 2 | Usmc-logistics | 3,350 | 18 |
| 3 | Holly Isles | 572 | 18 |
| 4 | Pebble Hill Estates S/d | 365 | 18 |
| 5 | Hollands Folly Subdivision #1 | 356 | 18 |
10 total water systems serve Dougherty County.
All ZIP Codes in Dougherty County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Dougherty County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31703 | Albany | 98 | A | 2 | — |
| 2 | 31704 | Albany | 98 | A | 2 | — |
| 3 | 31702 | Albany | 94 | A | 2 | — |
| 4 | 31706 | Albany | 94 | A | 2 | — |
| 5 | 31708 | Albany | 94 | A | 2 | — |
| 6 | 31791 | Sylvester | 90 | A | 1 | $113K |
| 7 | 31721 | Albany | 89 | A | 2 | $210K |
| 8 | 31707 | Albany | 84 | B | 2 | $132K |
| 9 | 31701 | Albany | 79 | B | 2 | $97K |
| 10 | 31705 | Albany | 79 | B | 2 | $102K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dougherty County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Dougherty County, Georgia
Overview
Dougherty County in Georgia covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100).
10 of 10 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.