Dougherty County, Georgia
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 98/100 · Grade A
ZipCheckup grade for Dougherty County: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Across Dougherty County, ZIP-level Home Safety Scores average out to a grade in the top two bands; the page tracks 11 ZIP codes in all.
How Dougherty County Compares
How Dougherty County Compares
Dougherty County scores 24 points above the Georgia state average (74/100) and 25 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
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%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,211, largest modeled factor: Flood
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
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: $1,211
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
Modeled remediation costs in Dougherty County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
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 mapped to Dougherty County ZIP codes
8 community water systems mapped to Dougherty County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.
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Systems with the most violations in Dougherty County
3 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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All ZIP Codes in Dougherty County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Dougherty County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
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| 1 | 31791 | Sylvester | 100 | A | 0 | $113K |
| 2 | 31705 | Albany | 98 | A | 5 | $102K |
| 3 | 31701 | Albany | 97 | A | 10 (4 health) | $97K |
| 4 | 31707 | Albany | 97 | A | 10 (4 health) | $132K |
| 5 | 31721 | Albany | 97 | A | 10 (4 health) | $210K |
| 6 | 31702 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 7 | 31703 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 31704 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 31706 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 10 | 31708 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 11 | 31782 | Putney | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Dougherty County
Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (98/100) across 5 scored records.
4 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.