COUNTY REPORT GA

Jeff Davis County, Georgia

3 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Jeff Davis County earns a high water safety grade — 3 ZIP codes tracked, virtually all compliant.

How Jeff Davis County Compares

Jeff Davis County82/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Jeff Davis County Compares

B
County Grade
82/100
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Jeff Davis County scores 7 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 14 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
82
Avg Safety Score
3
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31532 (97/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31567 (66/100)
$93K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (194% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.7 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 16.3%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,653, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.303% avg pipe failure probability

44.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2025)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Jeff Davis County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
3 (3 health)
2024
2 (2 health)
2025
2 (2 health)

Peak year: 2022 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.3% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
44.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
30%
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: $1,653

Sea Level Rise $1,133/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,975 housing units in Jeff Davis County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 39%
2000+ 20%

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 Jeff Davis County

$93K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County residents

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.3% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

All ZIP Codes in Jeff Davis County

3 ZIP codes tracked in Jeff Davis County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31532 Denton 97 A 1 $77K
2 31539 Hazlehurst 84 B 12 (6 health) $108K
3 31567 West Green 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Jeff Davis County

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Overview

Jeff Davis County in Georgia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (82/100).

2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 6 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 3 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 3 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jeff Davis County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jeff Davis County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,653 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jeff Davis County?
The median home build year in Jeff Davis County is 1985. 44.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Jeff Davis County compare to Georgia?
Jeff Davis County has an average water safety score of 82/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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