Habersham County, Georgia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 76/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Throughout Habersham County, the 4 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores — a pattern that puts the county well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.
How Habersham County Compares
How Habersham County Compares
Habersham County scores 1 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 8 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $968, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.242% avg pipe failure probability
40.5% 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: $968
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
16,940 housing units in Habersham 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 Habersham County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Habersham 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 Habersham 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 Habersham County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornelia | 6,130 | 6 |
| 2 | Demorest | 18,049 | 6 |
| 3 | Mount Airy | 1,384 | 5 |
| 4 | Clarkesville | 5,785 | 4 |
| 5 | Toccoa | 28,711 | 3 |
11 total water systems serve Habersham County.
All ZIP Codes in Habersham County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Habersham County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30523 | Clarkesville | 83 | B | 0 | $244K |
| 2 | 30535 | Demorest | 83 | B | 1 | $210K |
| 3 | 30563 | Mount Airy | 79 | B | 3 | $216K |
| 4 | 30531 | Cornelia | 59 | C | 2 | $195K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Habersham County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Habersham County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (76/100).
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.