COUNTY REPORT GA

Douglas County, Georgia

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Although county size varies, Douglas County's 5 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Douglas County Compares

Douglas County77/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Douglas County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Douglas County scores 2 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30133 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30168 (65/100)
$245K
Median Home Value
$1,740
Avg Remediation (71% 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: $1,050, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.217% avg pipe failure probability

35.7% 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
35.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
22%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $1,050

Flood $960/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

50,275 housing units in Douglas County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 3%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 37%

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
$1,740
Est. Remediation Cost
0.7%
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 with Most Violations

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

# Water System Population Violations
1 Douglasville-douglas County Wsa 110,219 0
2 Paulding County Water System 117,468 0
3 Villa Rica 15,667 0
4 Austell 7,774 0
5 Cobb County 695,000 0

All ZIP Codes in Douglas County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Douglas County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30133 Douglasville 83 B 0
2 30154 Douglasville 83 B 0
3 30134 Douglasville 78 B 0 $245K
4 30135 Douglasville 78 B 0 $277K
5 30168 Austell 65 C 0 $229K

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 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Douglas County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Douglas County?
Douglas County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 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 5 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 $1,050 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Douglas County?
The median home build year in Douglas County is 1994. 35.7% 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 water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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