COUNTY REPORT GA

Emanuel County, Georgia

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04

Compared to state averages, Emanuel County scores well — its 7 ZIP codes sit above the baseline for tap water quality.

How Emanuel County Compares

Emanuel County88/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Emanuel County Compares

A
County Grade
88/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Emanuel County scores 13 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

A
County Grade
88
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30425 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30447 (66/100)
$86K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Avg Remediation (127% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Emanuel 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: 16 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 16.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,999, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.333% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

59.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1989
Median Build Year
59.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
33%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
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: $2,999

Sea Level Rise $2,571/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Water / Lead $100/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

8,712 housing units in Emanuel County

Pre-1940 9%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 30%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 17%

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 Emanuel County

$86K
Median Home Value
$1,100
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Emanuel 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 Emanuel County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.7% (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 Emanuel County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Twin City 2,817 40
2 Swainsboro 9,536 38
3 Ogburn Subdivision 138 38
4 Summertown 210 38
5 Stillmore 810 16

11 total water systems serve Emanuel County.

All ZIP Codes in Emanuel County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Emanuel County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30425 Garfield 98 A 2 $116K
2 30448 Nunez 96 A 7 $38K
3 31002 Adrian 95 A 5 $113K
4 30441 Midville 93 A 1 $74K
5 30464 Stillmore 87 A 16 (1 health)
6 30401 Swainsboro 81 B 38 $86K
7 30447 Norristown 66 C 0

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Overview

Emanuel County in Georgia covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).

6 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Emanuel County?
Emanuel County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Emanuel County?
Emanuel County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Emanuel County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Emanuel County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,999 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Emanuel County?
The median home build year in Emanuel County is 1989. 59.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Emanuel County compare to Georgia?
Emanuel County has an average water safety score of 88/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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