COUNTY REPORT GA

Henry County, Georgia

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Henry County: B.

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

Tracking 5 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 avg74/100
National avg73/100

How Henry County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Henry County scores 4 points below the Georgia state average (74/100) and 3 points below the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30281 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30253 (63/100)
$275K
Median Home Value
$2,240
Avg Remediation (81% 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: 13.3 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 13.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $938, driven primarily by flood

15.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 45.2% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

2007
Median Build Year
15.8%
Pre-1978 Housing
18/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
0%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $938

Flood $920/yr
Energy Code Gap $18/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

95,621 housing units in Henry County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 2%
1960–1979 7%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 51%

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

$275K
Median Home Value
$2,240
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 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 45.2% (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

10 total water systems serve Henry County.

Systems with the most violations in Henry County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Henry County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Henry County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30281 Stockbridge 83 B 2 $236K
2 30248 Locust Grove 76 B 12 $275K
3 30252 Mcdonough 66 C 2 $327K
4 30228 Hampton 63 C 8 $263K
5 30253 Mcdonough 63 C 8 $281K

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Overview

Henry County in Georgia covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100) across 5 scored records.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Henry County?
Henry County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Henry County?
Henry County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 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 $938 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Henry County?
The median home build year in Henry County is 2007. 15.8% 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 Home Safety Score of 70/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Georgia state average of 74/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Henry County, GA: HSS 70/100; 15 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/henry/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-georgia-henry,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Henry County, GA: HSS 70/100; 15 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/henry/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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