COUNTY REPORT GA

Laurens County, Georgia

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Although county size varies, Laurens County's 8 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Laurens County Compares

Laurens County87/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Laurens County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
14
Water Systems

Laurens County scores 12 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 31009 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 31021 (66/100)
$107K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Avg Remediation (168% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Laurens County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 16.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $620, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.268% avg pipe failure probability

49.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
49.1%
Pre-1978 Housing
27%
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: $620

Flood $350/yr
Energy Code Gap $214/yr
Water / Lead $56/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

21,530 housing units in Laurens County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 11%
1960–1979 26%
1980–1999 38%
2000+ 22%

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 Laurens County

$107K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 16.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44% (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 Laurens County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Thundering Springs Assoc.,Inc. 189 17
2 Dublin 17,500 14
3 Holly Hills Subdivision 645 14
4 Hunter's Point Apartments 208 14
5 Chimney Hill Subdivision 113 14

14 total water systems serve Laurens County.

All ZIP Codes in Laurens County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Laurens County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31009 Cadwell 99 A 0 $91K
2 31019 Dexter 99 A 1 $107K
3 31065 Montrose 99 A 0 $232K
4 31075 Rentz 99 A 0 $89K
5 31027 East Dublin 86 A 3 $90K
6 31022 Dudley 79 B 1 $172K
7 31040 Dublin 71 B 7
8 31021 Dublin 66 C 7 $179K

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Overview

Laurens County in Georgia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).

5 of 8 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 Laurens County?
Laurens County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Laurens County?
Laurens County is served by 14 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Laurens County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Laurens County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $620 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Laurens County?
The median home build year in Laurens County is 1983. 49.1% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Laurens County compare to Georgia?
Laurens County has an average water safety score of 87/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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