Elbert County, Georgia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Elbert County shows 3 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Elbert County Compares
How Elbert County Compares
Elbert County scores 5 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.6 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 16.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $437, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.31% avg pipe failure probability
51% 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: $437
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,880 housing units in Elbert 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 Elbert County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Elbert 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 Elbert 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 Elbert County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elberton | 7,800 | 9 |
| 2 | Whispering Pines Mhp | 100 | 9 |
| 3 | Nancy Hart Nursing Center | 67 | 9 |
| 4 | Heardmont Nursing Home | 60 | 9 |
| 5 | Bowman Water System | 1,299 | 4 |
6 total water systems serve Elbert County.
All ZIP Codes in Elbert County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Elbert County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30624 | Bowman | 81 | B | 4 | $85K |
| 2 | 30635 | Elberton | 77 | B | 9 | $118K |
| 3 | 30634 | Dewy Rose | 53 | D | 0 | $154K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Elbert 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 — 51% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Elbert County in Georgia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).
2 of 3 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.