COUNTY REPORT GA

Glynn County, Georgia

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 85/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

For households in Glynn County, the 8 ZIP codes on record show consistently safe tap water.

How Glynn County Compares

Glynn County85/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Glynn County Compares

A
County Grade
85/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Glynn County scores 10 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 17 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
85
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31521 (98/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31527 (78/100)
$387K
Median Home Value
$1,463
Avg Remediation (38% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Glynn 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: 14.6 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 15.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,744, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.259% avg pipe failure probability

51.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 35.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
51.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $2,744

Flood $1,750/yr
Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

42,418 housing units in Glynn County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 22%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 27%

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 Glynn County

$387K
Median Home Value
$1,463
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 35.1% (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 Glynn County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 St. Simons Island 29,249 16
2 Sea Island Company 1,859 16
3 Brunswick 44,739 15
4 Glynn Company-south Main Land 2,554 15
5 Oak Grove Island Plantation 775 15

10 total water systems serve Glynn County.

All ZIP Codes in Glynn County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Glynn County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31521 Brunswick 98 A 3 (1 health)
2 31524 Brunswick 98 A 3 (1 health)
3 31561 Sea Island 85 A 1 $2000K
4 31522 Saint Simons Island 80 B 0 $498K
5 31520 Brunswick 79 B 3 (1 health) $135K
6 31523 Brunswick 79 B 3 (1 health) $276K
7 31525 Brunswick 79 B 3 (1 health) $199K
8 31527 Jekyll Island 78 B 0 $522K

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Overview

Glynn County in Georgia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (85/100).

6 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Glynn County?
Glynn County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Glynn County?
Glynn County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Glynn County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Glynn County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,744 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Glynn County?
The median home build year in Glynn County is 1986. 51.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Glynn County compare to Georgia?
Glynn County has an average water safety score of 85/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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