COUNTY REPORT GA

Long County, Georgia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 89/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Long County shows 1 ZIP code with consistently safe results.

How Long County Compares

Long County89/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Long County Compares

A
County Grade
89/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
6
Water Systems

Long County scores 14 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 21 points above the national average (68/100).

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

A
County Grade
89
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 31316
$207K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Avg Remediation (102% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.1 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 12.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,870, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.21% avg pipe failure probability

28% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.4% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1991
Median Build Year
28%
Pre-1978 Housing
21%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
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: $3,870

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $270/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

4,493 housing units in Long County

Pre-1940 4%
1940–1959 7%
1960–1979 8%
1980–1999 33%
2000+ 48%

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 Long County

$207K
Median Home Value
$2,100
Est. Remediation Cost
1.0%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.4% (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 Long County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Ludowici Water System 1,651 15
2 Brookhaven Subdivision 156 15
3 Horse Creek Farms 500 15
4 Oakdale Mobile Home Park 268 15
5 Lanier Road Water System 262 15

6 total water systems serve Long County.

All ZIP Codes in Long County

1 ZIP code tracked in Long County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 31316 Ludowici 89 A 15 (1 health) $207K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Long County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Long County in Georgia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (89/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Long County?
Long County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Long County?
Long County is served by 6 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Long County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Long County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,870 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Long County?
The median home build year in Long County is 1991. 28% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Long County compare to Georgia?
Long County has an average water safety score of 89/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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