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
How Jeff Davis County Compares
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
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Jeff Davis County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $1,653
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
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
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
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
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.