COUNTY REPORT GA

Haralson County, Georgia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 74/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Haralson County shows 4 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Haralson County Compares

Haralson County74/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Haralson County Compares

B
County Grade
74/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
11
Water Systems

Haralson County scores 1 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 6 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
74
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30110 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30140 (53/100)
$190K
Median Home Value
$675
Avg Remediation (36% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.9 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 12.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $113, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.257% avg pipe failure probability

46.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Haralson County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
4 (4 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2021 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 12 total (12 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1998
Median Build Year
46.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $113

Energy Code Gap $113/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,253 housing units in Haralson County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 26%

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 Haralson County

$190K
Median Home Value
$675
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.2% (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 Haralson County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Haralson County Water Authority 12,220 13
2 Waco 884 13
3 Buchanan 1,326 10
4 Polk County Water Authority 23,792 10
5 Cedartown 10,190 10

11 total water systems serve Haralson County.

All ZIP Codes in Haralson County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Haralson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30110 Bremen 83 B 0 $239K
2 30176 Tallapoosa 80 B 3 $180K
3 30113 Buchanan 79 B 10 (3 health) $190K
4 30140 Felton 53 D 0

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Overview

Haralson County in Georgia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (74/100).

2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Haralson County?
Haralson County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Haralson County?
Haralson County is served by 11 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Haralson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Haralson County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $113 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Haralson County?
The median home build year in Haralson County is 1998. 46.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Haralson County compare to Georgia?
Haralson County has an average water safety score of 74/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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