COUNTY REPORT GA

Gordon County, Georgia

12 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Within Gordon County's 12 tracked ZIP codes, safety indicators remain above the national average with few health-based violations on record.

How Gordon County Compares

Gordon County77/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Gordon County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Gordon County scores 2 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
12
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30703 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30751 (66/100)
$196K
Median Home Value
$1,627
Avg Remediation (83% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Gordon 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: 14.2 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 13.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $488, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.258% avg pipe failure probability

46.9% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
46.9%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $488

Flood $200/yr
Energy Code Gap $150/yr
Wildfire $75/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

29,949 housing units in Gordon County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 6%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 35%
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 Gordon County

$196K
Median Home Value
$1,627
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.4% (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 Gordon County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Bartow County 70,243 7
2 Calhoun 53,090 7
3 Fairmount Water System 194 7
4 Adairsville 7,306 0
5 FLOYD COUNTY 46,143 0

8 total water systems serve Gordon County.

All ZIP Codes in Gordon County

12 ZIP codes tracked in Gordon County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30703 Calhoun 99 A 0
2 30103 Adairsville 95 A 0 $229K
3 30701 Calhoun 90 A 0 $211K
4 30139 Fairmount 86 A 7 $136K
5 30732 Oakman 73 B 0
6 30734 Ranger 73 B 0 $305K
7 30746 Sugar Valley 73 B 0 $214K
8 30708 Cisco 66 C 0 $100K
9 30711 Crandall 66 C 0 $122K
10 30724 Eton 66 C 0
11 30735 Resaca 66 C 0 $182K
12 30751 Tennga 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Gordon County

Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.

Overview

Gordon County in Georgia covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).

1 of 12 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Gordon County?
Gordon County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 12 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Gordon County?
Gordon County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 12 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Gordon County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Gordon County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $488 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Gordon County?
The median home build year in Gordon County is 1986. 46.9% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Gordon County compare to Georgia?
Gordon County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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