Effingham County, Georgia
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Effingham County — 7 ZIP codes, above-average safety grade.
How Effingham County Compares
How Effingham County Compares
Effingham County scores 4 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Effingham County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.3 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 12.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,627, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.208% avg pipe failure probability
30.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $3,627
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
22,927 housing units in Effingham 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 Effingham County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Effingham 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 Effingham County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Effingham County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | 3,100 | 9 |
| 2 | Rincon Water System | 16,654 | 5 |
| 3 | Hickory Knob Subdivision | 671 | 5 |
| 4 | Whispering Pines Rv Park | 308 | 5 |
| 5 | Lake Cherie Mobile Home Park | 44 | 5 |
15 total water systems serve Effingham County.
All ZIP Codes in Effingham County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Effingham County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31329 | Springfield | 92 | A | 3 | $222K |
| 2 | 31307 | Eden | 89 | A | 2 | $271K |
| 3 | 31326 | Rincon | 86 | A | 5 | $244K |
| 4 | 31312 | Guyton | 80 | B | 1 | $265K |
| 5 | 31318 | Meldrim | 73 | B | 0 | $275K |
| 6 | 31303 | Clyo | 66 | C | 0 | $201K |
| 7 | 31304 | Crescent | 66 | C | 0 | — |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Effingham County, Georgia
Overview
Effingham County in Georgia covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
4 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.