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
How Jones County Compares
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
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 trendEPA violation counts by year across Jones County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
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
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: $290
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
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
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
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.
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.