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
How Glascock County Compares
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
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Glascock County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $283
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
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
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
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 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Glascock County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.