Franklin County, Georgia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Although county size varies, Franklin County's 5 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.
How Franklin County Compares
How Franklin County Compares
Franklin 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: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Franklin County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 14.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $634, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.256% avg pipe failure probability
40% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Franklin County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 9 violations. Past 5 years: 18 total (18 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $634
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
12,290 housing units in Franklin 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 Franklin County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County Water System | 5,638 | 24 |
| 2 | Carnesville Water System | 954 | 17 |
| 3 | Canon Water System | 1,048 | 8 |
| 4 | Royston | 2,800 | 8 |
| 5 | Lavonia | 8,190 | 7 |
9 total water systems serve Franklin County.
All ZIP Codes in Franklin County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Franklin County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30553 | Lavonia | 83 | B | 0 | $169K |
| 2 | 30662 | Royston | 83 | B | 1 | $174K |
| 3 | 30639 | Franklin Springs | 82 | B | 2 | — |
| 4 | 30520 | Canon | 75 | B | 7 | $109K |
| 5 | 30521 | Carnesville | 72 | B | 17 (6 health) | $166K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Franklin County
Designed to find the guide that fits the county, not the other way around — the system reads EPA detections, FEMA hazard layers, and CDC lead-exposure markers, then outputs the categories that resolve those specific risks for households here, with NSF-certified products surfaced when the matching contaminant appears in the local monitoring data.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Franklin County, Georgia
Overview
Franklin County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.