Jenkins County, Georgia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 96/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 2 ZIP codes, Jenkins County earns a high grade for tap water — most systems report zero health-based violations, and the overall compliance rate comfortably exceeds federal benchmarks.
How Jenkins County Compares
How Jenkins County Compares
Jenkins County scores 21 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 28 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.8 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 18.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,435, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.245% avg pipe failure probability
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: $3,435
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Jenkins County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Jenkins 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 Jenkins County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
All ZIP Codes in Jenkins County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Jenkins County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30822 | Perkins | 97 | A | 2 | — |
| 2 | 30442 | Millen | 94 | A | 0 | $83K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Jenkins 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.
- Best Water Testing Kits — Baseline water quality check for your ZIP
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Overview
Jenkins County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (96/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.