Macon County, Georgia
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 88/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-03
Recent water monitoring in Macon County shows 5 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Macon County Compares
How Macon County Compares
Macon County scores 13 points above the Georgia state average (75/100) and 20 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Macon County, Georgia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 17.7 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 20.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $510, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.326% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk
62.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Macon County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 3 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $510
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,998 housing units in Macon 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 Macon County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montezuma | 4,040 | 10 |
| 2 | Marshallville | 1,342 | 9 |
| 3 | The Oaks Nursing Home | 150 | 9 |
| 4 | Dooling | 127 | 1 |
| 5 | Ideal | 550 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Macon County.
All ZIP Codes in Macon County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Macon County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31041 | Ideal | 95 | A | 0 | $44K |
| 2 | 31068 | Oglethorpe | 95 | A | 0 | $68K |
| 3 | 31063 | Montezuma | 93 | A | 1 | $99K |
| 4 | 31057 | Marshallville | 89 | A | 9 (5 health) | $85K |
| 5 | 31081 | Rupert | 66 | C | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Macon County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 62.6% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Macon County, Georgia
Overview
Macon County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (88/100).
2 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.
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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.