Echols County, Georgia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Echols County's 1 ZIP code vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Echols County Compares
How Echols County Compares
Echols County scores 9 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,670, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.5% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
55% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Echols County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 14 total (14 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $3,670
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
431 housing units in Echols County
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 Echols County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Echols 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 Echols County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Echols County
1 ZIP code tracked in Echols County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31648 | Statenville | 66 | C | 10 (7 health) | $76K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Echols County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 55% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Echols County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.