Lanier County, Georgia
2 ZIP codes · Avg score 73/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 2 ZIP codes, Lanier County posts strong drinking water compliance — most systems have never triggered a health-based notice.
How Lanier County Compares
How Lanier County Compares
Lanier County scores 2 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 5 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.5 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 15.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $680, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.285% avg pipe failure probability
39.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2024–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lanier County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 11 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 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: $680
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,318 housing units in Lanier 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 Lanier County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lanier 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 Lanier County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Lanier County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland | 2,796 | 4 |
| 2 | Boyette Farms | 254 | 4 |
| 3 | Willacoochee Water System | 1,723 | 4 |
All ZIP Codes in Lanier County
2 ZIP codes tracked in Lanier County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31635 | Lakeland | 79 | B | 4 (4 health) | $169K |
| 2 | 31649 | Stockton | 66 | C | 0 | $221K |
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Overview
Lanier County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (73/100).
1 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 4 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.