Fannin County, Georgia
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 67/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in Fannin County, the 6 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Fannin County Compares
How Fannin County Compares
Fannin County scores 8 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 1 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Fannin County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16 (asthma 10%, diabetes 16.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,068, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.253% avg pipe failure probability
38.2% 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: $1,068
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,465 housing units in Fannin 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 Fannin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fannin 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 Fannin 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 Fannin County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Ridge Water System | 6,112 | 16 |
| 2 | Morganton | 1,768 | 14 |
| 3 | Fannin County Cdbg - Forge Mill | 246 | 14 |
| 4 | Cherry Log Mtn.-granny Lake | 265 | 10 |
| 5 | Fannin County Usda - My Mountain Sd | 559 | 10 |
9 total water systems serve Fannin County.
All ZIP Codes in Fannin County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Fannin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30560 | Morganton | 79 | B | 4 | $309K |
| 2 | 30559 | Mineral Bluff | 72 | B | 6 | $287K |
| 3 | 30513 | Blue Ridge | 67 | C | 10 | $295K |
| 4 | 30522 | Cherry Log | 63 | C | 0 | $230K |
| 5 | 30541 | Epworth | 63 | C | 0 | $205K |
| 6 | 30555 | Mc Caysville | 55 | C | 0 | $133K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fannin County
Editorial-only picks, screened against the EPA detections on file.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Fannin County, Georgia
Overview
Fannin County in Georgia covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (67/100).
3 of 6 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.