Lamar County, Georgia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current EPA data, Lamar County's 2 ZIP codes reflect fair but mixed water safety.
How Lamar County Compares
How Lamar County Compares
Lamar County scores 7 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.8 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $280, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.325% avg pipe failure probability
43% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lamar County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 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: $280
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,251 housing units in Lamar 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 Lamar County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnesville | 10,725 | 15 |
| 2 | Forsyth | 8,585 | 15 |
| 3 | Fullers Community Park | 127 | 15 |
| 4 | Zebulon | 5,407 | 13 |
| 5 | Milner | 2,249 | 13 |
All ZIP Codes in Lamar County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Lamar County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30204 | Barnesville | 73 | B | 15 | $173K |
| 2 | 30257 | Milner | 63 | C | 13 (7 health) | $230K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lamar County
Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Overview
Lamar County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 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.