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
How Lumpkin County Compares
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
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
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $645
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
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
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.
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.