Hart County, Georgia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-16
ZipCheckup grade for Hart: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
The 2 water systems serving Hart County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How Hart County Compares
How Hart County Compares
Hart County scores 5 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.8 (asthma 10.2%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $580, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.255% avg pipe failure probability
46.5% 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: $580
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
9,300 housing units in Hart 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 Hart County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hart 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 Hart County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Hart County
6 community water systems serving Hart County.
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
- B
Systems with the most violations in Hart County
2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- B
- B
All ZIP Codes in Hart County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Hart County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30643 | Hartwell | 83 | B | 1 | $226K |
| 2 | 30516 | Bowersville | 77 | B | 3 | $184K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hart County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Overview
Hart County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).
2 of 2 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.