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
How Greene County Compares
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
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
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: $413
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
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
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
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 |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Greene County
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- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.8% of homes built before 1978
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.