COUNTY REPORT GA

Houston County, Georgia

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 91/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19

ZipCheckup grade for Houston: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

EPA monitoring reports for Houston County cover 8 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story - compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.

How Houston County Compares

Houston County91/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Houston County Compares

A
County Grade
91/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Houston County scores 16 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 23 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
91
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31095 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31005 (73/100)
$227K
Median Home Value
$1,814
Avg Remediation (80% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Houston 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 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.1%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $949, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.253% avg pipe failure probability

38% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
38%
Pre-1978 Housing
25%
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: $949

Flood $800/yr
Energy Code Gap $129/yr
Underground Tanks $80/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

63,423 housing units in Houston County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 38%

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 Houston County

$227K
Median Home Value
$1,814
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.7% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Houston County

8 community water systems serving Houston County.

Show all 8 water systems

All ZIP Codes in Houston County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Houston County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31095 Warner Robins 99 A 0
2 31028 Centerville 95 A 0 $263K
3 31047 Kathleen 95 A 0 $278K
4 31069 Perry 95 A 0 $206K
5 31098 Warner Robins 95 A 0
6 31093 Warner Robins 90 A 0 $138K
7 31088 Warner Robins 85 A 0 $190K
8 31005 Bonaire 73 B 0 $248K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Houston County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations - federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Houston County in Georgia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (91/100).

No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Houston County as of the latest reporting period.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Houston County?
Houston County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Houston County?
Houston County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Houston County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Houston County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $949 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Houston County?
The median home build year in Houston County is 1996. 38% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Houston County compare to Georgia?
Houston County has an average water safety score of 91/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Houston County, GA Water Safety: 91/100 (2026). https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/houston/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-georgia-houston,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Houston County, GA Water Safety: 91/100 (2026)}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/houston/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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