COUNTY REPORT GA

Douglas County, Georgia

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Douglas County: B.

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

Although county size varies, Douglas County's 7 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Douglas County Compares

Douglas County80/100
Georgia avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Douglas County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Douglas County scores 6 points above the Georgia state average (74/100) and 7 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
80
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30122 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30134 (66/100)
$245K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Avg Remediation (82% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Douglas 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: 12.7 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 13.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,004, driven primarily by flood

37.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1994
Median Build Year
37.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
25/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
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: $1,004

Flood $1,280/yr
Energy Code Gap $126/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

64,716 housing units in Douglas County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 36%

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 Douglas County

$245K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Douglas County

5 community water systems serving Douglas County.

Systems with the most violations in Douglas County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Douglas County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Douglas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30122 Lithia Springs 83 B 0 $225K
2 30135 Douglasville 83 B 0 $277K
3 30168 Austell 83 B 0 $229K
4 30187 Winston 83 B 1 $288K
5 30134 Douglasville 66 C 1 $245K
6 30133 Douglasville
7 30154 Douglasville

Recommended Buyer Guides for Douglas County

Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.

Overview

Douglas County in Georgia covers 7 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100) across 5 scored records.

2 of 5 ZIP codes 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 Douglas County?
Douglas County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Douglas County?
Douglas County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Douglas County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Douglas County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,004 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Douglas County?
The median home build year in Douglas County is 1994. 37.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Douglas County compare to Georgia?
Douglas County has an average Home Safety Score of 80/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Georgia state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Douglas County, GA: HSS 80/100; 1 Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/douglas/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Douglas County, GA: HSS 80/100; 1 Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/douglas/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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