Hancock County, Georgia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Hancock: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
The 1 water system serving Hancock County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Hancock County Compares
How Hancock County Compares
Hancock County scores 19 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 26 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 18.5 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 22.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $240, driven primarily by water_lead
Infrastructure: 0.3% avg pipe failure probability
40% 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: $240
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
5,082 housing units in Hancock 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 Hancock County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hancock 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 Hancock County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Hancock County
3 community water systems serving Hancock County.
- A
- A
- A
Systems with the most violations in Hancock County
1 water system with recorded EPA violations.
- A
All ZIP Codes in Hancock County
1 ZIP code tracked in Hancock County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31087 | Sparta | 94 | A | 18 (1 health) | $88K |
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Overview
Hancock County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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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.