COUNTY REPORT GA

Henry County, Georgia

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Henry: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Tracking 8 ZIP codes in Henry County shows a water safety record well above the national median - violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.

How Henry County Compares

Henry County70/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Henry County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Henry County scores 5 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30248 (78/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30250 (53/100)
$263K
Median Home Value
$2,075
Avg Remediation (79% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Henry County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 14.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $799, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.214% avg pipe failure probability

22.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 43.5% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

2006
Median Build Year
22.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
21%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $799

Flood $771/yr
Energy Code Gap $64/yr
Underground Tanks $30/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

105,134 housing units in Henry County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 2%
1960–1979 9%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 50%

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 Henry County

$263K
Median Home Value
$2,075
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 43.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Henry County

8 community water systems serving Henry County.

Show all 8 water systems
  • Locust Grove
    Serves ~10,812 people 4 violations
    B
  • Hampton
    Serves ~7,305 people 6 violations
    B

13 total water systems serve Henry County.

Systems with the most violations in Henry County

4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Henry County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Henry County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30248 Locust Grove 78 B 4 $275K
2 30281 Stockbridge 78 B 1 $236K
3 30228 Hampton 77 B 6 $263K
4 30252 Mcdonough 77 B 2 (1 health) $327K
5 30253 Mcdonough 77 B 2 (1 health) $281K
6 30273 Rex 63 C 0 $185K
7 30288 Conley 55 C 0 $225K
8 30250 Lovejoy 53 D 0

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Overview

Henry County in Georgia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).

5 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Henry County?
Henry County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Henry County?
Henry County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Henry County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Henry County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $799 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Henry County?
The median home build year in Henry County is 2006. 22.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Henry County compare to Georgia?
Henry County has an average water safety score of 70/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Henry County, GA: 2 Health Violations - 70/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/henry/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Henry County, GA: 2 Health Violations - 70/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/henry/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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