COUNTY REPORT GA

Jefferson County, Georgia

7 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

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

Unavailable
0 of 7 tracked ZIP records scored
7
ZIP Codes
$107K
Median Home Value
$1,940
Avg Remediation (182% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Jefferson 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: 16.5 (asthma 11.5%, diabetes 18.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $573, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

53.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

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

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
3 (3 health)
2023
1 (1 health)
2024
3 (3 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2025 with 6 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.

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

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1986
Median Build Year
53.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
33/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
14%
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: $573

Energy Code Gap $244/yr
Flood $200/yr
Water / Lead $143/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

7,538 housing units in Jefferson County

Pre-1940 11%
1940–1959 12%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 18%

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 Jefferson County

$107K
Median Home Value
$1,940
Est. Remediation Cost
1.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 18.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Jefferson County

6 community water systems serving Jefferson County.

  • Louisville
    Serves ~5,242 people 8 violations
  • Warrenton
    Serves ~2,800 people 30 violations
  • Wrens
    Serves ~2,730 people 2 violations
  • Wadley
    Serves ~2,527 people 4 violations
  • Stapleton
    Serves ~433 people 4 violations
  • Bartow
    Serves ~419 people 3 violations

Systems with the most violations in Jefferson County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

  • Warrenton
    Serves ~2,800 people 30 violations
  • Louisville
    Serves ~5,242 people 8 violations
  • Wadley
    Serves ~2,527 people 4 violations
  • Stapleton
    Serves ~433 people 4 violations
  • Bartow
    Serves ~419 people 3 violations

All ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Jefferson County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30413 Bartow 15 $115K
2 30434 Louisville 8 $107K
3 30477 Wadley 7 $65K
4 30803 Avera 12 $89K
5 30818 Matthews 2 $146K
6 30823 Stapleton 36 (21 health) $84K
7 30833 Wrens 2 $120K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Jefferson County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Jefferson County in Georgia covers 7 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Jefferson County?
Jefferson County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jefferson County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jefferson County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $573 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jefferson County?
The median home build year in Jefferson County is 1986. 53.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Jefferson County, Georgia Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/jefferson/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Jefferson County, Georgia Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/georgia/jefferson/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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