COUNTY REPORT GA

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

Lanier County73/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Lanier County Compares

B
County Grade
73/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

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

B
County Grade
73
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31635 (79/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31649 (66/100)
$195K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (92% of home value)

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 trend

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

2024
5 (5 health)
2025
11 (11 health)

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

Asthma 10.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1989
Median Build Year
39.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
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: $680

Sea Level Rise $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $180/yr
Flood $100/yr

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

Pre-1940 10%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 14%
1980–1999 34%
2000+ 35%

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

$195K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.9% (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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lanier County?
Lanier County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lanier County?
Lanier County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lanier County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lanier County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $680 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Lanier County?
The median home build year in Lanier County is 1989. 39.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Lanier County compare to Georgia?
Lanier County has an average water safety score of 73/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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