Grady County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 4 ZIP codes, Grady County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.
How Grady County Compares
How Grady County Compares
Grady County scores 14 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 17.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $820, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.25% avg pipe failure probability
45% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $820
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
10,056 housing units in Grady 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 Grady County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Grady 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 Grady 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 Grady County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo | 9,637 | 18 |
| 2 | Pine Terrace Mobile Home Park | 297 | 18 |
| 3 | Temple Terrace Subdivision | 151 | 18 |
| 4 | Beachton Place | 140 | 18 |
| 5 | Pine Crest Mobile Home Park | 108 | 18 |
7 total water systems serve Grady County.
All ZIP Codes in Grady County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Grady County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39827 | Cairo | 93 | A | 9 | $159K |
| 2 | 39828 | Cairo | 89 | A | 9 | $130K |
| 3 | 39897 | Whigham | 88 | A | 0 | $123K |
| 4 | 39829 | Calvary | 84 | B | 1 | — |
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Overview
Grady County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).
3 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.