COUNTY REPORT GA

Madison County, Georgia

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 72/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Madison County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 5 of its tracked ZIP codes.

How Madison County Compares

Madison County72/100
Georgia avg75/100
National avg68/100

How Madison County Compares

B
County Grade
72/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems

Madison County scores 3 points below the Georgia state average (75/100) and 4 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
72
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 30647 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 30633 (59/100)
$193K
Median Home Value
$1,120
Avg Remediation (58% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Madison County, Georgia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15 (asthma 10.5%, diabetes 14.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $218, driven primarily by energy_code_gap

Infrastructure: 0.27% avg pipe failure probability

39% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Madison County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
4 (4 health)
2023
8 (8 health)
2024
6 (6 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 20 total (20 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

Asthma 10.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 38.1% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1997
Median Build Year
39%
Pre-1978 Housing
27%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
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: $218

Energy Code Gap $108/yr
Flood $80/yr
Water / Lead $30/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

11,133 housing units in Madison County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 4%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 43%
2000+ 28%

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 Madison County

$193K
Median Home Value
$1,120
Est. Remediation Cost
0.6%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 10.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 38.1% (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 Madison County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Comer 1,531 21
2 Madison County Water System 4,663 21
3 Danielsville 1,022 21
4 Colbert Water System 1,374 17
5 Harrison Militia District 283 14

13 total water systems serve Madison County.

All ZIP Codes in Madison County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Madison County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 30647 Ila 83 B 1
2 30646 Hull 79 B 3 $197K
3 30629 Comer 77 B 7 $174K
4 30628 Colbert 63 C 0 $242K
5 30633 Danielsville 59 C 14 (7 health) $190K

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Overview

Madison County in Georgia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (72/100).

4 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Madison County?
Madison County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Madison County?
Madison County is served by 13 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Madison County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Madison County is energy_code_gap. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $218 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Madison County?
The median home build year in Madison County is 1997. 39% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Madison County compare to Georgia?
Madison County has an average water safety score of 72/100, which is below the Georgia state average of 75/100.

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