COUNTY REPORT GA

Greene County, Georgia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

The 4 water systems serving Greene County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Greene County Compares

Greene County82/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Greene County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
9
Water Systems

Greene County scores 7 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30642 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30665 (79/100)
$101K
Median Home Value
$825
Avg Remediation (82% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.6 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 15.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $413, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.283% avg pipe failure probability

52.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 33.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1978
Median Build Year
52.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
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: $413

Energy Code Gap $225/yr
Water / Lead $138/yr
Flood $50/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

10,149 housing units in Greene County

Pre-1940 7%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 13%
1980–1999 32%
2000+ 40%

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 Greene County

$101K
Median Home Value
$825
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 9.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 33.7% (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 Greene County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Greensboro 3,156 1
2 Cherokee Point Subdivision 138 1
3 Oconee Crossing Ws (res.& Commission) 3,189 1
4 Union Point 2,114 1
5 Siloam 494 1

9 total water systems serve Greene County.

All ZIP Codes in Greene County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Greene County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30642 Greensboro 83 B 1 $424K
2 30669 Union Point 83 B 0 $99K
3 30678 White Plains 83 B 0 $103K
4 30665 Siloam 79 B 0 $74K

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Overview

Greene County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

1 of 4 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 Greene County?
Greene County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Greene County?
Greene County is served by 9 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greene County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Greene County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $413 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greene County?
The median home build year in Greene County is 1978. 52.8% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Greene County compare to Georgia?
Greene County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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