Lowndes County, Georgia
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 90/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lowndes County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Across Lowndes County's 11 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance - violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.
How Lowndes County Compares
How Lowndes County Compares
Lowndes County scores 16 points above the Georgia state average (74/100) and 17 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Lowndes County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.2 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 12.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,591, driven primarily by sea_level
38.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Lowndes County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 71 violations. Past 5 years: 111 total (111 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
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
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,591
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
51,373 housing units in Lowndes 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 Lowndes County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lowndes 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 Lowndes County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Lowndes County
8 community water systems serving Lowndes County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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18 total water systems serve Lowndes County.
Systems with the most violations in Lowndes County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Lowndes County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Lowndes County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31636 | Lake Park | 97 | A | 7 | $204K |
| 2 | 31699 | Moody A F B | 97 | A | 10 (8 health) | — |
| 3 | 31601 | Valdosta | 95 | A | 13 (8 health) | $113K |
| 4 | 31602 | Valdosta | 91 | A | 51 (38 health) | $197K |
| 5 | 31632 | Hahira | 83 | B | 61 (49 health) | $251K |
| 6 | 31605 | Valdosta | 74 | B | 21 (11 health) | $212K |
| 7 | 31603 | Valdosta | — | — | — | |
| 8 | 31604 | Valdosta | — | — | — | |
| 9 | 31606 | Valdosta | — | — | 1 | $188K |
| 10 | 31641 | Naylor | — | — | 0 | $178K |
| 11 | 31698 | Valdosta | — | — | 10 (8 health) | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lowndes County
Where county records show a lead exceedance or pre-1978 housing concentration, lead-specific filters and test kits move toward the top of the list.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lowndes County, Georgia
Overview
Lowndes County in Georgia covers 11 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (90/100) across 6 scored records.
8 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 60 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.