COUNTY REPORT GA

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

Echols County66/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Echols County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 31648
$76K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (79% of home value)

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 trend

EPA violation counts by year across Echols County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2024
8 (8 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

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

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1988
Median Build Year
55%
Pre-1978 Housing
50%
Pipe Failure Probability
100%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $3,670

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Water / Lead $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Pre-1940 0%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 44%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 12%

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

$76K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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.

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

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Echols County?
Echols County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Echols County?
Echols County is served by 1 public water system that supplies drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Echols County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Echols County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,670 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Echols County?
The median home build year in Echols County is 1988. 55% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Echols County compare to Georgia?
Echols County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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