Heard County, Georgia
1 ZIP code · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many counties its size, Heard County keeps violation rates low — all 1 ZIP code score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Heard County Compares
How Heard County Compares
Heard County scores 2 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 14.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $470, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability
54% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Heard County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 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: $470
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,873 housing units in Heard 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 Heard County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Heard 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 Heard County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Heard County
1 ZIP code tracked in Heard County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30217 | Franklin | 77 | B | 8 (6 health) | $171K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Heard County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Heard County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).
1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations 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.