COUNTY REPORT GA

Jones County, Georgia

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 94/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

In current tracking cycles, Jones County — spanning 2 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.

How Jones County Compares

Jones County94/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Jones County Compares

A
County Grade
94/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Jones County scores 19 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 26 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
94
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31033 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31032 (92/100)
$173K
Median Home Value
$2,050
Avg Remediation (119% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 14.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $290, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.225% avg pipe failure probability

35% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2023–2025)

→ Stable trend

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

2023
2 (2 health)
2024
7 (7 health)
2025
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 15 total (15 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 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1996
Median Build Year
35%
Pre-1978 Housing
23%
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: $290

Flood $200/yr
Energy Code Gap $90/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

6,633 housing units in Jones County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 5%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 37%
2000+ 39%

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 Jones County

$173K
Median Home Value
$2,050
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Jones County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Gray 9,551 4
2 Jones Company-haddock Water Commission, Inc. 489 4
3 Jones County 12,736 3
4 Timber Ridge Subdivision 381 3
5 Pavati Water Company, Llc 108 3

6 total water systems serve Jones County.

All ZIP Codes in Jones County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Jones County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31033 Haddock 95 A 1 $153K
2 31032 Gray 92 A 3 $192K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Jones 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.

Overview

Jones County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (94/100).

2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Jones County?
Jones County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Jones County?
Jones County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Jones County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Jones County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $290 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Jones County?
The median home build year in Jones County is 1996. 35% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Jones County compare to Georgia?
Jones County has an average water safety score of 94/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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