COUNTY REPORT GA

Glascock County, Georgia

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 84/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across all 3 ZIP codes in Glascock County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Glascock County Compares

Glascock County84/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Glascock County Compares

B
County Grade
84/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Glascock County scores 9 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 16 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
84
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30820 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31045 (66/100)
$116K
Median Home Value
$600
Avg Remediation (52% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 16.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $283, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk

33.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Glascock County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.6% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1992
Median Build Year
33.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
Pipe Failure Probability
33%
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: $283

Energy Code Gap $150/yr
Water / Lead $133/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

1,591 housing units in Glascock County

Pre-1940 14%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 21%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 29%

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 Glascock County

$116K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.6% (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 3 systems in Glascock County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Gibson 1,350 24
2 Edgehill 38 24
3 Mitchell 285 1

All ZIP Codes in Glascock County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Glascock County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30820 Mitchell 99 A 1 $82K
2 30810 Gibson 87 A 24 (10 health) $150K
3 31045 Jewell 66 C 0

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Overview

Glascock County in Georgia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (84/100).

2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Glascock County?
Glascock County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Glascock County?
Glascock County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Glascock County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Glascock County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $283 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Glascock County?
The median home build year in Glascock County is 1992. 33.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Glascock County compare to Georgia?
Glascock County has an average water safety score of 84/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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