COUNTY REPORT GA

Lumpkin County, Georgia

2 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Lumpkin County shows 2 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Lumpkin County Compares

Lumpkin County81/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Lumpkin County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Lumpkin County scores 6 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30597 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30533 (78/100)
$270K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Avg Remediation (37% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 10%, diabetes 11.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $645, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.195% avg pipe failure probability

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 28.9% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

20%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $645

Wildfire $300/yr
Flood $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $45/yr

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

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Lumpkin County

$270K
Median Home Value
$1,000
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 28.9% (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 5 systems in Lumpkin County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Dahlonega 7,500 2
2 Lumpkin Company - 400 Water System 2,379 2
3 Life Teen at Hidden Lake Water System 2,579 2
4 Lumpkin Company - Sherwood Forest Subd. 208 2
5 Lumpkin Company - Greenwood Park S/d 190 2

7 total water systems serve Lumpkin County.

All ZIP Codes in Lumpkin County

2 ZIP codes tracked in Lumpkin County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30597 Dahlonega 83 B 1
2 30533 Dahlonega 78 B 1 $270K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Lumpkin 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

Lumpkin County in Georgia covers 2 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

2 of 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 2 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 2 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Lumpkin County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Lumpkin County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $645 per homeowner.
How does Lumpkin County compare to Georgia?
Lumpkin County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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