Hall County, Georgia
12 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to top-scoring counties, Hall County's 12 ZIP codes land in the middle tier — some meet standards cleanly, others carry documented violations, and the gap between the best and worst areas is wider than average.
How Hall County Compares
How Hall County Compares
Hall County scores 7 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Hall County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 13.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $405, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.236% avg pipe failure probability
35.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Hall County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 5 violations. Past 5 years: 13 total (13 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
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: $405
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
79,211 housing units in Hall 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 Hall County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hall 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 Hall 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 Hall County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | 140,000 | 15 |
| 2 | Mount Shores Condo Association | 210 | 10 |
| 3 | Surfside Club Estates | 523 | 8 |
| 4 | Leisure Lake Condo. Assoc.Inc. | 532 | 8 |
| 5 | Deer Run Mobile Home Park Ii | 181 | 8 |
22 total water systems serve Hall County.
All ZIP Codes in Hall County
12 ZIP codes tracked in Hall County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30504 | Gainesville | 82 | B | 2 | $295K |
| 2 | 30506 | Gainesville | 82 | B | 2 | $363K |
| 3 | 30507 | Gainesville | 82 | B | 2 | $236K |
| 4 | 30510 | Alto | 79 | B | 5 | $185K |
| 5 | 30501 | Gainesville | 77 | B | 2 | $250K |
| 6 | 30542 | Flowery Branch | 66 | C | 0 | $346K |
| 7 | 30564 | Murrayville | 64 | C | 2 | $311K |
| 8 | 30175 | Talking Rock | 63 | C | 0 | $284K |
| 9 | 30566 | Oakwood | 63 | C | 0 | $267K |
| 10 | 30502 | Chestnut Mountain | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 11 | 30527 | Clermont | 53 | D | 0 | $306K |
| 12 | 30543 | Gillsville | 53 | D | 0 | $237K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hall County
While many sites publish identical guide lists across every county they cover, the selection here changes by location — driven by the EPA, NSF, FEMA, and CDC datasets that describe the actual conditions documented for this jurisdiction in the federal record.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hall County, Georgia
Overview
Hall County in Georgia covers 12 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
6 of 12 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.